Medical student banquet set for Jan. 24
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University will hold its 31st annual Andrew A. Best M.D. Senior Recognition Banquet to celebrate graduating minority medical students Jan. 24 at...
Health Sciences Archives
Retired professor reflects on changes in medical education, research
Dr. Phillip Pekala, recently retired chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, said he saw many changes in medical education during his 33-year career with the Brody School...
Forum addresses hypertension
By Marla Vacek Broadfoot Freelance science writer, NC TraCS Hypertension – and the need to take action to prevent, treat, and control it, especially among those most vulnerable – was...
Nursing honor society celebrates 40 years of leadership
By Elizabeth Willy ECU College of Nursing Like a traditional honor society, East Carolina University’s Beta Nu chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing requires incoming members...
Medical students assist with Belhaven health clinic
Several students from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University spent a recent Saturday providing free health screenings and services to Beaufort County residents. Dr. Ari Mwachofi, a...
Dean Stephen W. Thomas honored with retirement reception
By Lauren Edmondson College of Allied Health Sciences Faculty and staff from across East Carolina University gathered at the East Carolina Heart Institute on Oct. 13 to honor Dr. Stephen...
ECU hosts statewide research conference
The North Carolina Cartilage & Arthritis Research Alliance held a conference Oct. 3 at East Carolina University. “It is a gathering to enhance our regional discussion of current research...
ECU leaders helping to reshape American medical education
On Sept. 22 and 23, leaders from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University are joining leaders from 10 other top medical schools at Vanderbilt University to discuss...
Golden Living Center donates to Brody School of Medicine
Golden Living Center has donated $123,000 to the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University to support a nursing home teaching project. Brody’s Department of Family Medicine provides primary...
Foreman named associate dean for clinical affairs, dental medicine
After a national search, Robert R. Foreman has been appointed associate dean for clinical affairs at the ECU School of Dental Medicine. He assumed the position on Aug. 11. Dr....