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A Bus Ride to Smile About: Dara Johnson, BA’20
Apr. 30, 2021— MHS 2020 Alumna, Dara Johnson, had her story featured in the Celebrating the Class of 2020 profiles. The Montgomery, Alabama, native is well-versed in the power of buses for social change. From Rosa Parks to the Freedom Riders, buses have been a potent symbol of change in Dara Johnson’s hometown, and she’s working to...
The Department of Medicine, Health, and Society expands collaborative potential with new hires.
Apr. 21, 2021— The Department of Medicine, Health, and Society expands collaborative potential with new hires. MHS department chair, Dr. Jonathan Metzl states, “These hires represent the next step toward building a truly vibrant, truly interdisciplinary health studies program. Our aim all along has not been to hire people based on discipline, but to build teams of...
MHS writer-in-residence Odie Lindsey recognized for latest novel.
Apr. 12, 2021—MHS writer-in-residence Odie Lindsey recognized for latest novel. Odie Lindsey, writer-in-residence in medicine, health and society, has received the 2021 Award for Fiction from the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters for his novel “Some Go Home.” The prize is the state’s highest designation for creative works. Read the article here. Odie Lindsey Writer-in-Residence of...
Dr. Jonathan Metzl and Dr. Helena Hansen’s paper titled “Structural competency: Theorizing a new medical engagement with stigma and inequality” has been reviewed by the Shorenstein Center, Harvard Kennedy School’s recently launched Race, Research and Policy Portal.
Dec. 17, 2020—Dr. Jonathan Metzl and Dr. Helena Hansen’s paper titled “Structural competency: Theorizing a new medical engagement with stigma and inequality” has been reviewed by the Shorenstein Center, Harvard Kennedy School’s recently launched Race, Research and Policy Portal. Read the full review here. View MHS Profile.
November 5th: Virtual Advising Pizza Party
Oct. 27, 2020—MHS Virtual Advising Pizza Party Thursday, November 5th, 12:30-3:30pm CST Zoom Link: https://vanderbilt.zoom.us/j/92758883858 All MHS Students are invited to attend our semi-annual Virtual Registration Pizza Party via Zoom. During this time, students can meet briefly with an advisor and have registration holds removed from their account. Please complete your MHS Major Checklist form prior to...
October 20th: “Why Should Students Vote?: Democracy, Protest, and the #2020 Election”
Oct. 15, 2020—“Why Should Students Vote?: Democracy, Protest, and the #2020 Election” Tuesday, October 20th, 2:30-3:30pm CST Stream URL: https://www.facebook.com/amillionconvos/live/. The Vanderbilt Department of Medicine, Health, and Society, Tennessee Tech University, and Millions of Conversations invite students to a public discussion of “Why Should Students Vote?: Democracy, Protest, and the #2020 Election” on Tuesday, October 20, 2020,...
Writer-in-Residence Odie Lindsey was interviewed for the article “Tearing Down the False Monuments of the South” at Electric Literature.
Sep. 23, 2020— Writer-in-Residence Odie Lindsey was interviewed for the article “Tearing Down the False Monuments of the South” at Electric Literature. Read the full interview here. Odie Lindsey Writer-in-Residence of Medicine, Health, and Society View MHS Profile
Professor Derek Griffith raises awareness about men’s health equity and structurally based risks for COVID-19.
Sep. 16, 2020—Professor Derek Griffith raises awareness about men’s health equity and structurally based risks for COVID-19. COVID-19 death reports do not often provide a full explanation of patterns, such as a person’s race, where they lived and with whom, socioeconomic status, age, sex, or gender. According to Dr. Derek Griffith, this information may be more accurate...
Professor Aimi Hamraie will deliver a virtual public lecture on “Critical Access Studies” at the Harvard Graduate School of Design on November 12, 2020.
Aug. 31, 2020— Professor Aimi Hamraie will deliver a virtual public lecture on “Critical Access Studies” at the Harvard Graduate School of Design on November 12, 2020. Learn more here. Aimi Hamraie Associate Professor, Medicine, Health, and Society View MHS profile
Professor Hamraie is quoted in a New York Times article on disability access during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug. 26, 2020— Professor Hamraie is quoted in a New York Times article on disability access during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the article here. Aimi Hamraie Associate Professor, Medicine, Health, and Society View MHS profile