Drexel University College of Medicine

David Stein, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Surgery and chief of the Division of Colorectal Surgery, has been honored as the 2011 “Physician of the Year” by the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). Stein was formally presented with the award at the CCFA’s 36th annual Renaissance Ball on May 7, at the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing.

Philadelphia, PA (May 3, 2011) - Philadelphia magazine has published its annual list of the region's "Top Doctors" in various specialties. The list can be found in the May issue of the magazine. Congratulations to the following Drexel University College of Medicine physicians who made the list:

Senator Arlen Specter will also receive honorary degree

Philadelphia, PA (May 3, 2011) – U.S. Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin, M.D., will deliver the keynote address during the commencement ceremony for Drexel University College of Medicine on Friday, May 20 at 9 a.m. at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (Verizon Hall), 260 South Broad Street. A total of 443 students will receive M.D., Ph.D., and various master's degrees.

Philadelphia (April 20, 2011) – The Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine^® (ELAM) Program for Women at Drexel University College of Medicine is pleased to announce the graduation of its 16th class. The graduating class of 54 Fellows joins a diverse community of nearly 700 alumnae leaders that represent almost 169 medical, dental, and public health schools from across the United States and Canada.

Philadelphia, PA (April 12, 2011) – The College of Medicine's HIV/AIDS practice – the Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice – is the recipient of a Nourish Award from MANNA (Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance) in recognition of its service to those living with HIV and in particular its commitment to proactive nutritional practices.