May 21, 2026
A new study led by researchers from Penn State College of Medicine found that switching to a pod-based salt-nicotine e-cigarette could improve the odds of quitting cigarette smoking while meaningfully lowering exposure to harmful chemicals.
May 19, 2026
As part of its 56th Commencement celebration, Penn State College of Medicine recognizes several graduates from the medical student, physician assistant, MD/PhD and graduate programs who did outstanding work in their academic and clinical careers.
May 5, 2026
Lena Becker, a fourth-year medical student at Penn State College of Medicine, recently had her personal essay published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Charles “Nick” Zawatsky, an MD/PhD student in the Medical Scientist Training Program, has received a fellowship from the NIH to support his research training.
The director of the Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute has earned national recognition. Jennifer Kraschnewski, MD, MPH, was named a 2026 Fellow of the Association for Clinical and Translational Science, a non-profit membership association of translational scientists from the nation’s leading academic medical centers.
May 4, 2026
Justen Aprile, MD, faculty member, and Julia Dunbar, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for May.
Apr 28, 2026
Penn State College of Medicine recognized faculty, staff and trainees for their contributions during the 2026 Research and Innovation Awards luncheon held Tuesday, April 21.
Employees and students from Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health gathered with community partners for OHACE's year-end celebration.
Apr 23, 2026
An innovative new tool aimed at improving rural health equity debuted today in northern Dauphin County, as Penn State College of Medicine launched that area’s first interactive “smart” public health vending machine.
Penn State College of Medicine has launched a new wave of interdisciplinary research through its inaugural Research Momentum Team Grants.
