Drexel University College of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA (May 22, 2012) – The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship recently selected three Drexel University College of Medicine students as Greater Philadelphia Schweitzer Fellows for 2012-13. Phoebe Dacha, Alicia Howard, and Ashley Stephens will join approximately 240 other Schweitzer Fellows from across the country in conceptualizing and carrying out service projects that address the unmet health needs of underserved individuals and communities.

Skin is the largest organ in the body, so keeping it healthy is a must. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. So, what are the skin cancer symptoms you should keep an eye out for?

Philadelphia, PA (May 10, 2012) – Drexel University College of Medicine announced today that it is a Grand Challenges Explorations winner, an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Christopher Vinnard, M.D., MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases & HIV Medicine, will pursue an innovative global health and development research project, titled "A Novel Diagnostic Test for Poor Anti-TB Drug Bioavailability."

Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. In fact, it accounts for nearly half of all cancers in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society.

Philadelphia, PA (May 7, 2012) – Proud family and friends will gather to honor members of the Class of 2012 during the commencement ceremony for Drexel University College of Medicine on Friday, May 18 at 9 a.m. at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (Verizon Hall), 260 South Broad Street. A total of 454 students will receive M.D., Ph.D., and various master's degrees.

Philadelphia, PA (May 3, 2012) - Civic leader Dianne Semingson received Drexel University College of Medicine's 10th annual WOMAN ONE Award on April 23 at a reception at the Rittenhouse Hotel for 350 business and community leaders.

Philadelphia, PA (May 1, 2012) - 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 on newsstands now. The list will be available online at www.phillymag.com on May 14th.

Drexel University College of Medicine students recently gathered together to honor faculty and staff during the 2012 Golden Apple Teaching Awards Ceremony. The student activities center at the Queen Lane Campus was filled to honor those who excelled in teaching and to say goodbye to a respected administrator.

Ralph Riviello, M.D., M.S., associate professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, has recently been appointed president of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians. The chapter represents more than 1,300 emergency medicine physicians and residents in the state.

If you or someone you know suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you know how inconvenient it can be. IBS refers to a disorder of the lower intestinal tract that can cause pain and embarrassing situations. Stress often makes it worse.