Departments
Research Briefs
Early Fitness Key to Healthy Future
Young adults (18 to 30 years old) with low aerobic fitness levels—as measured by a treadmill test—are two to three times more likely to develop diabetes in 20 years than those who are fit, according to a study published in the July issue of Diabetes Care. Read More
President’s Message
Innovation occurs every day at Northwestern. The integration of various professional disciplines in the NU-CATS program, for example, reflects the process occurring throughout society but seems to reach its “gee-whiz” status in medicine ... Read More
Progress Notes
Awards, honors, and more…
Read about the latest news and events in your classmates’ lives in the Progress Notes section, and submit your own professional and personal news too! Read More
Ward Rounds News
New PA program to meet demand
The medical school will soon help ease the demand for primary care providers and meet a growing need for physician assistants (PAs) by offering a new Physician Assistant Program. Read More
Annual Founders’ Day opens during year of health reform
As if celebrating the official opening of the academic year at the Founders’ Day Convocation on August 28 were not exciting enough, members of the Class of 2013 were given a taste of what they might expect as future physicians. Read More
