Apr 17, 2012
The work of Penn State College of Medicine researchers Dr. John W. Kreider and Dr. Mary K. Howett played a critical role in the development of the cervical cancer vaccine. […]
Apr 10, 2012
Part 13 – Artificial Heart Research The development of the world’s first mechanical blood pump for patients awaiting heart transplants is discussed by the people involved. Since 1976, more than […]
Apr 3, 2012
Part 12 – Groundbreaking February 26, 1966 marks the beginning of the construction of the medical center. “Be careful on your way home, the hospital is not ready yet.” [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl_3pEAQGog] […]
Mar 27, 2012
In an environment offering challenges that include health care reform, declining health care reimbursement, growing ranks of uninsured patients, and uncertainty around government funding for health sciences education and biomedical […]
Part 11 – A Perfect Match Penn State and the Medical Center benefit from their close ties to each other. The Medical Center budget is nearly one-third of Penn State’s […]
Mar 20, 2012
Part 10 – Pioneers in Simulation The College of Medicine was an early adopter of clinical simulation. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30sega1s6vE] Feel free to share these posts with your colleagues, friends and family. […]
Mar 13, 2012
Part 9 – The College Of Medicine “It’s a leap of faith to come to a medical school that consists of a hole in the ground, and three doctors.” A […]
Feb 28, 2012
Part 7 – Finding Good People The challenges of recruiting clinical faculty in a rural setting are addressed. Dr. Harrell wanted people who were full of fire and wanted to […]
Feb 21, 2012
Part 6 – George T. Harrell Dr. George T. Harrell is selected to lead the creation of the medical center and school. This was Dr. Harrell’s second medical center project. […]
Feb 17, 2012
Robert Harbaugh, MD, ’78 has a unique vantage point as a member of an NFL subcommittee studying the long-term effects of concussions on professional football players. First, Harbaugh is a well published and […]
