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

On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 the University of Maryland Graduate School Masters and Certificate Ceremony celebrated the accomplishment of hundreds of graduates of the School's many programs. Speakers in included University of Maryland, Baltimore Provost Roger J. Ward, Graduate School Dean Kenneth H. Wong, Graduate School Interim Associate Dean Niya Werts, Senior Associate Dean Erin Golembewski, and Interim Associate Dean Mary Jo Bondy.

Wednesday, May 15th, from 2pm to 4pm in Leadership Hall in the Medical School Teaching Facility.

Dhruv Shah, a 2024 University of Maryland School of Medicine Doctor of Medicine graduate, shares the impact of ophthalmology on vision preservation and quality of life, and how it inspires him to help people.#eyehealth #SystemicDiseases #Ophthalmology #VisionPreservation #QualityOfLife #HypertensionAwareness #DiabetesManagement #EyeCareTips #RetinaHealth #HealthAndWellness #UMBgrad #Classof2024

Albert Ivory, a Master of Social Work Class of 2024 graduate at the University of Maryland School of Social Work shares how Baltimore has changed him. Ivory dives into the efforts to address the behavioral health crisis in Baltimore, focusing on criminal justice and healing. #UMBgrad #Classof2024 #SocialWork #JusticeforBaltimore #HealingCommunities #CriminalJusticeReform #CommunityBuilding #BehavioralHealthCrisis #ConsentDecree #BaltimoreStrong #CommunityHealing #JusticeSystem #FreddieGrayJustice

Brandon Strong, a 2024 Master of Science Clinical Nurse Leader graduate at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, knows the importance of building trust and relationships with patients from a nurse's point of view. Brandon shares how nurses play a crucial role in patient care by spending more time with them and establishing trust. #NursePerspective #BuildingTrust #PatientRelationships #NurseAndPatient #HealthcareProfessionals #MedicalCare #TrustInHealthcare #NurseLife #PatientCare #Nursing #UMBgrad #ClassOf2024

The University of Maryland, Baltimore celebrates our Class of 2024!This week, UMB celebrates nearly 1,800 students who will be honored at graduation ceremonies across UMB’s seven schools.Congratulations, Class of 2024! #UMBgrad

The 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.

The success of the University of Maryland BioPark has transformed the community and explore the potential for growth and vibrancy in West Baltimore. UMB can create the same vibrancy on the north end of campus through a new University of Maryland School of Social Work building and other developments in the Lexington Street area. Don't miss the opportunity for investment and connection to our university! #UMBCommunity #CommunityDevelopment #BioparkSuccess #GrowthOpportunities #InvestmentPotential #LexingtonStreetDevelopment #SocialWorkSchool #CampusVibrancy #NorthEndRevitalization #UMBReinvestment

University of Maryland, Baltimore Provost Roger Ward talks about how important a vibrant Baltimore is to student life at UMB.Join us as we explore the importance of curiosity and learning from people in different endeavors, and understand why diversity is crucial for both students and faculty. #EmbracingDiversity #LearningFromOthers #CuriosityMatters #GrowthMindset #InclusiveCommunity #BroadeningHorizons #OpenMindedness #DiversePerspectives #InclusiveEducation #CultivatingGrowth