UMB Partners with Special Olympics Maryland to Advance Equitable Health Care
The University of Maryland Schools of Medicine and Nursing Standardized Patient Program — housed in the University of Maryland School of Nursing — in partnership with Special Olympics Maryland (SOM) and Special Olympics International (SOI) is working to ensure the next generation of health care professionals is well prepared to work with and treat individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is one of five universities in the country across four states to recently partner with the Special Olympics.The Standardized Patient Program allows students to refine their clinical and communication skills with professional standardized participants (SPs). SPs are trained to portray a real patient in clinical instruction and assessment with students.Read more: https://www.umaryland.edu/news/archived-news/may-2024/partnership-to-advance-equitable-care-for-those-with-disabilities.php#healthcarereform #healthcare #specialolympics
- Security Officer Celebrates 60 Years of Employment at University of Maryland, BaltimoreUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore security officer William Groh celebrated 60 years of service at UMB in 2024. The University of Maryland Baltimore Police and Public Safety team held a special ceremony to recognize Groh's hard work."The people kept me going here," Groh says.#positivemindset #goodnews #highereducation
- West Baltimore Community Walk with the UMB Community Engagement CenterThe University of Maryland, Baltimore Community Engagement Center offers a free Community Walk each Tuesday from 12:15-1 p.m. The 45-minute one-mile walk in partnership with St. Peters Adult Learning Center welcomes UMB faculty, staff, students, and Baltimore residents to participate where you can meet fellow neighbors and explore West Baltimore.For registration information, visit https://www.umaryland.edu/oce/center/opportunities
- CURE Scholars Graduation: Cohort 3The University of Maryland, Baltimore celebrated the graduation of the third cohort of the Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Scholars program.The UMB CURE Scholars Program is a unique program that prepares sixth- to 12th-grade students in Baltimore for competitive, lucrative, and rewarding research and health care careers at UMB and other health institutions in the region.The National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) program was established by the NCI’s Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD) in 1999 to help support under-represented students in biomedical research and career developmentThe UMB CURE Scholars Program is the first of its kind to attract middle school students into the National Cancer Institute's CURE pipeline and excite a future generation of health care providers biomedical researchers, and STEM-related fields.
- Quantum Human Capital Management Town HallThe University of Maryland, Baltimore conducted a town hall meeting to review the features of the Quantum HCM system. This hybrid event took place April 26, 2024 in the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
- Judge to Law Students: Believe in DemocracyWhat inspired you to attend Maryland Carey Law?U.S. District Judge Brendan Hurson '05 shared with graduates that if you ever lose yourself ever believing in democracy, to watch a naturalization ceremony welcoming new U.S. citizens. #naturalization #USCitizenship #LawSchool #graduation
- UMB Graduation CelebrationUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) graduates and their guests filled a big tent in front of the Saratoga Building on May 15, enjoying food, music, photo opportunities, games, and more at the University’s Graduation Celebration event.
