University of Maryland School of Medicine

Founded in 1807, we are the 1st public med school in the US & a leader in medical education, research & healthcare.

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Breakthrough for glioblastoma patients: @ummc clinical trial led by Dr. Graeme Woodworth used focused ultrasound to temporarily open the blood‑brain barrier — improving chemo delivery.

Courageous patients like Becca are changing what’s possible! 👏🧠

🔗 https://t.co/dwqRshgo6I

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Congrats to Dr. Bradley Maron on being named editor-in-chief of Circulation, the @American_Heart flagship cardiovascular journal. A leader in pulmonary vascular disease and precision medicine, he'll help shape the future of cardiovascular science. 🫀

🔗 https://t.co/oSkPG9cI8R

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As the U.S. marks 250 years of independence, we celebrate @UMBaltimore's role in that story.

Built in 1812, our Davidge Hall is the oldest building in the Western Hemisphere continuously used for medical education. Here's to 200+ years of discovery! 🏛️🩺

#WeAreUMB #America250

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For more than 200 years, the University of Maryland, Baltimore has helped shape the American story through groundbreaking research, education, innovation, advocacy, and public service. Join us as UMB Celebrates America at 250 and explore the people, discoveries, and milestones that continue to transform lives. #WeAreUMB #America250

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For more information and to find a cooling center near you visit: https://t.co/aRTsHe0doa

Individuals should call 311 to report specific concerns about vulnerable neighbors on Code Red Extreme Heat Alert days. Call 911 if you are having a heat-related emergency.

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Baltimore, here's how to protect yourself from the Code Red Extreme Heat Alert :

💧 Hydrate
☀️ Avoid peak sun hours
👕 Wear light, loose clothing
🧊 Cool your space and body
🥵 Know the warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke

#HeatSafety #Baltimore

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What to watch for?
💪Muscle/bone loss
💧Dehydration
💊Medication interactions

Ask your doctor before jumping in.

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🚨Big Medicare news: starting this week, older adults with obesity can get Wegovy, Zepbound, and Foundayo for $50/month.

📎https://t.co/p4XAzPyiKS

#News #WeightLoss #GLP1

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Doctors are cautiously optimistic. UMSOM's Dr. Rozalina McCoy told the @nytimes that the risk-benefit tradeoff is different for seniors — more potential for harm than in younger patients.

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Proud moment for Dean Gladwin, who spoke at the 8th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Family Education Day, hosted by @mscdaorg, celebrating 20 years of service and advocacy. 🩸

#DeanGladwinOnTheMove #SickleCellAwareness #MSCDA

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Is vaping bad for your heart? The evidence says yes. 🫀

UMSOM's Dr. Jason Rose is helping lead the national conversation on vaping's cardiovascular risks.

Read more in @American_Heart: https://t.co/iZy90JwInf

#Vaping #HeartHealth #UMSOM

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Hundreds of leaders in violence prevention, public safety, healthcare & community engagement gathered for Baltimore Together: A Summit on Violence Prevention — hosted by @UMMs, UMMC, and @ShockTrauma with support from the @Ravens.

#BaltimoreTogether #ViolencePrevention

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Researchers at @UMMedSchool Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health reported encouraging results from an early clinical trial that tested a new dual vaccine against Lassa fever and rabies. The study is published in the journal Nature Medicine. There are currently no vaccines against Lassa fever on the market. https://t.co/y55zvDwoS6

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Emergency medicine is about more than the ED.

This #Juneteenth, the Department of Emergency Medicine assembled 250+ hygiene kits for neighbors in need — donated to @PaulsPlace21230 as part of their annual Day of Service.

Serving the community, in and out of the hospital. 🙌

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That's a wrap on Mini Med School! 🎓

Thank you to everyone who joined us this spring to explore everything from autoimmune diseases to osteoporosis with our incredible faculty.

We'll be back in the fall — visit our website to stay in the loop!

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🎬 Time is almost up to submit your videos for MDreels 2026!

@UMmedschool residents, fellows & students — submit a 2-min video on why you love UMD or Baltimore and win up to $1,000.

🏆 https://t.co/GLb3JHH5kT

#MDreels2026 #UMSOM

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Our Rural-MD team with @UMESnews represented Maryland on a national stage at the @ruralhealth Annual Conference in San Diego!

Rural health has champions — and they're from Maryland. 👏

#RuralHealth #NRHA2026 #MedEd #RuralMD

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This June, we’re celebrating our community with pride! 🏳️‍🌈

We joined forces with @UMMS, UMMC, and @UMBaltimore at the 2026 Baltimore Pride Parade for a joint float — because what better way to celebrate than alongside our partners in care?

#BaltimorePride #Pride2026

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🚨 Big news: We are launching a new Center for Combat Casualty Care — backed by $1M from the Maryland Dept. of Commerce.

The goal: modernize battlefield trauma care and bring those life-saving innovations back home.🏥⚕️

🔗 https://t.co/3DeU1iXexA

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Frozen in time. Revealed in detail. 🔬❄️

See this photo of our scientists preparing cryogenic samples using DAMP-CryoSEM at our Electron Microscopy Core Imaging Facility. 💡👏

#CryoSEM #BiomedicalResearch

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🚨 BIG NEWS: Michael Winters, MD, MBA has been named our Chair of Emergency Medicine.

20+ years at UMSOM. 100+ publications. Nearly 800 lectures worldwide. A track record of cutting ER wait times dramatically.🏥

📰 Learn more: https://t.co/kOoAJHFL2U

#EmergencyMedicine #MedEd

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This week we cut the ribbon on the new @Kahlert_UMSOM research and clinical space! 👏✂️

Thank you so much to the Kahlert family and the Kahlert Foundation Board for making this possible!

#AddictionMedicine #ClinicalResearch