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GALLERY: WSU Applebaum Welcome 2023On Aug. 30, students, faculty and staff celebrated the start of the academic year with info booths, tons of giveaways, ice cream treats, food truck lunches available for purchase – and even an appearance by W the mascot. What a wonderful way to kick off the school year with smiles and camaraderie!
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GALLERY: Medical Laboratory Science program collaborates with College of Nursing for IPE eventWSU Applebaum Medical Laboratory Science program seniors recently collaborated with WSU College of Nursing students for an interprofessional education event in the Mortuary Science Building. During the laboratory portion, the group discussed hematology, urinalysis, microbiology and immunohematology skills, then students worked together on case studies. This constructive event effectively demonstrated the benefits of communication between the lab and the nursing staff in health care settings.
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Hot off the presses: Read and share the digital version of the brand-new WSU Applebaum magazinePublished in May 2023, WSU Applebaum magazine features news and information about students, faculty and alumni representing all 11 programs. Look for familiar faces and feel free to share the link with your colleagues, contacts and friends!
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GALLERY: Wayne State STEM Day 2023Wayne State University hosted nearly 2,500 students and teachers from 27 metro Detroit middle schools for a day of hands-on STEM activities across campus. WSU Applebaum participated with interactive sessions on medical laboratory science, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, radiation therapy technology and radiologic technology. Students had a blast concocting their own Warrior Lotion, helping a skeleton move, using surgical techniques to remove objects from Jell-O and more!
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MLS, PAS team up for interprofessional education experienceOn April 5, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science undergrads and Physician Assistant Studies master's students participated in an interprofessional education event in the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, led by clinical faculty members MaryAnne Stewart, Courtney Doty and Ronette Chojnacki.
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GALLERY: Future Trends in Pathology Practice IPE eventOn March 23, 2023, the WSU Applebaum Pathologists' Assistant program welcomed Dr. Chester Lowe from Kubtec Medical Imaging to discuss and demonstrate X-ray imaging in pathology. Students and faculty from the Radiologic Technology and Radiation Therapy Technology programs joined the presentation in the Mortuary Science auditorium and anatomy lab for this collaborative IPE event, coordinated by Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Program Director Karen Apolloni.
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Clinical Laboratory Science program changes name to Medical Laboratory ScienceTo better reflect the importance of this role in medicine, and to evolve with industry-standard language, the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science program has changed its name to Medical Laboratory Science.
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MortSci Building students: CAPS will be in room 224 at 3:30 p.m. on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the rest of the semesterStarting in March, CAPS will be in room 224 of the Mortuary Science Building from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the rest of the semester.
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Dr. MaryAnne Stewart featured on two Differential Discussions podcastsDr. MaryAnne Stewart discusses optimal peripheral blood work up when reviewing hematological smears, and opportunities to create interprofessional programs or events in a hospital and academic setting.
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New SynDavers enhance hands-on learning for WSU Applebaum studentsThe Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Pathologists' Assistant program recently acquired two life-sized SynDaver models, cadavers made of synthetic human tissue. The SynDavers will be available to all WSU Applebaum students as part of their medical education, training and clinical simulation.
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Fall 2022 WSU Applebaum Undergraduate Dean's ListThe Dean’s List honors undergraduate students for academic excellence each semester.
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Dr. MaryAnne Stewart supports faculty success through Wayne Women LEADThe Wayne Women LEAD program matches mentors to mentees interested in moving their careers forward. These pairs discuss career goals, create a career development plan, monitor progress and celebrate successes.
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Dr. Brian Cummings connects with students during second annual Conversations With the Dean seriesIn a tradition that began with Dr. Brian Cummings' first semester as dean of the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, students from across the college were invited to informal meet-and-greet sessions this fall.
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GALLERY: See WSU Applebaum Clinical Laboratory Science, Mortuary Science and Pathologists' Assistant programs showcased during the Mortuary Science Building open house on Nov. 3, 2022WSU Applebaum's Mortuary Science Building hosted an open house on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, for the first time since the pandemic began. Free and open to the public, the event showcased Clinical Laboratory Science, Mortuary Science and Pathologists' Assistant programs. Visitors toured the four-story building, which houses the most advanced teaching and research resources in pathology, anatomy, embalming, restorative arts and clinical laboratory science.
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Health Sciences Division Clinical Award applications accepted until Jan. 14The Office of the Associate Dean of the Health Sciences is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 Health Science Division (HSD) Clinical Awards. This is program is designed to promote research activities for junior and new faculty researchers. Applicants may submit only one proposal per year as either the PI (Principal Investigator) or Co-I (Co-Investigator / faculty research mentor).
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GALLERY: Health Sciences Preceptor Appreciation NightOn Oct. 19, 2022, the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences treated its health sciences preceptors to an evening at the Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit. Preceptors teach our students in clinical settings, providing invaluable hands-on training and experience.
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Dr. Sara F. Maher appointed as permanent associate dean for health sciencesDr. Maher had served as interim associate dean for health sciences since January 2022, assuming oversight of nine clinical programs, which include Clinical Laboratory Science, Mortuary Science, Pathologists’ Assistant, Nurse Anesthesia, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Radiation Therapy Technology and Radiologic Technology. During this time, she has also stepped up to lead the Office of Student Affairs on an interim basis.
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CLS seniors experience automation of clinical testing methods with Ortho Clinical DiagnosticsThis week, WSU Applebaum's Clinical Laboratory Science seniors participated in a field trip to the Ortho Clinical Diagnostics laboratory instrument demonstration truck, where they had the opportunity to learn about state-of-the-art Ortho Diagnostics instruments used in hospital laboratories nationwide.
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CLS and nursing students practice interprofessional communication during collaborative eventOrganized by Assistant Clinical Professor MaryAnne Stewart (CLS) and Clinical Instructor Christine Malinowski (Nursing), the collaboration allowed students to demonstrate and discuss hematology, urinalysis, immunohematology and microbiology lab work, as well as partner on case studies.
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CLS students visit Beckman-Coulter instrumentation trailerStudents in the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science program participated in a field trip to the Beckman-Coulter instrumentation trailer on June 14, 2022.
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More than 160 private scholarships awarded to WSU Applebaum students during Donors & Scholars eventsCongratulations to the more than 100 Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students who earned a total of more than $250,000 in scholarships in 2022, and thank you to the generous donors who support student success.
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GALLERY: Health Sciences Donors & Scholars LuncheonOn May 18, the WSU Applebaum community gathered to celebrate our 2022 scholarship recipients and thank donors for their generosity.
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Research workshops for Health Care Sciences and Applied Health Sciences faculty are back – RSVP for Wednesday, June 22Please join us at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, for the first in a series of workshops aimed to take your research to the next level, collaborate with colleagues and share ideas. This first workshop will provide an overview of future programming, a panel discussion from junior and tenured faculty about ongoing research, and breakout rooms to chat about your research opportunities and challenges.
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CLS program publishes spring 2022 alumni e-newsletterRead the spring 2022 e-newsletter from the WSU Applebaum Clinical Laboratory Science program.
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CLS and Physician Assistant Studies students team up on point-of-care testing case studiesOn Tuesday, February 28, students in the WSU Applebaum Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) undergraduate program and the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) were brought together for an interprofessional education (IPE) experience.