Academics

Robert Hromas, M.D., FACP

Dean’s Message from Robert Hromas, M.D., FACP

November 30, 2018

Dr. Hromas shares his vision for the future of the Long School of Medicine. He discusses advances in education, research, commercialization, patient care and community engagement.



At the school’s 2017 graduation, Jim L. Story (from left), M.D., founding faculty member; granddaughter Heidi Held McDonald, M.D., Class of 2017; daughter Kristin Story Held, M.D., Class of 1985; and granddaughter Holly Held Volz, M.D., Class of 2014, celebrate three generations and three graduations at the Long School of Medicine.

Family Legacy: A Story Held by Three Generations

November 29, 2018

Jim L. Story, M.D., dedicated 29 years to the Long School of Medicine. His family’s ties to the school continued with the graduation of his daughter, son-in-law and granddaughters.



(From left) Joseph R. Becker, M.D., and wife Emily Kaufmann Becker, M.D., both Class of 2005, join his parents Bunny Becker and Richard A. Becker, M.D., FACP, Class of 1971, at the President’s Gala in 2017.

Family Legacy: Beckers Share Love of Medicine

November 29, 2018

The Becker family has two generations and three graduates of the Long School of Medicine. Father, son and daughter-in-law have all shared their expertise teaching at the medical school.



Katie Corkill graduating with the Class of 2018

Record-Breaking Matching Class Graduates

November 29, 2018

This year’s commencement ceremony featured 206 students who broke the school’s matching record with 99 percent securing residency positions.



Temiloluwa Adejuyigbe, Zachary Adams, Phillip Acosta, Mahmoud Abdulbaki

Students Don White Coats, Pledge to Care for Patients

November 29, 2018

At this year’s white coat ceremony, 225 new medical students received their white coats and recited the Hippocratic Oath in front of their family members and friends.



Photo of Founding faculty

Anniversary Celebrated by Founding Faculty, Alumni

November 29, 2018

Founding faculty, distinguished alumni and graduates celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Long School of Medicine at a reception before the 2018 President’s Gala.



Distinguished Alumni Honorees

Award Winners Recognized for Accomplishments by School

November 29, 2018

The Long School of Medicine annually honors a graduate who has demonstrated the highest principles and has made outstanding contributions to medicine and society.



A comparison: 1970 Graduates to 2018 Graduates

Comparing First Graduates to Most Recent Alumni

November 27, 2018

How much has changed between the first graduates in 1970 and the most recent graduates in 2018? See this infographic for details!



Student Education Enhancement Fund

Your Gift to Special Fund Helps Students Succeed

November 20, 2018

The fund provides financial assistance to students for medical mission trips, community service learning initiatives, student study guides, and equipment for clinical training.




Students Care for Veterans While Starting Nursing Career

May 3, 2018

Two undergraduate nursing students had the opportunity to care for veterans when they participated in the VA Learning Opportunities Residency (VALOR) Program.



Front from left: Sergio Arellano-Ayala (MSN-AGACNP), Allyssa Garcia (ABSN), Stephanie Lopez (MSN-AGACNP), Kelley Greene (DNP) and Allison Stepanenko (MSN-FNP). Back from left: Paula Maldonado (MSN-AGACNP), Dr. Sara Gill and Dr. David Byrd.

Nursing Students Learn in England

May 3, 2018

Six students from the School of Nursing joined School of Health Professions students in an interprofessional international experience at Coventry University in Coventry, England, over Spring Break.




Nursing Advocate, Donor Continues Wife’s Legacy

May 3, 2018

From his time spent in the trenches side-by-side with military nurses to his 40-year marriage to one, retired Air Force Capt. Gary Baldwin has a keen understanding of the role nurses play in health care.