UMSOM Department of Epidemiology and Public Health

In this week's Prevention Pipeline, we look at addiction medicine, which addresses one of the major health crises in the country, but remains under-recognized within the medical field. https://lnkd.in/eyXEBeTv

Daniel Morgan, MD, M.S., co-authored a commentary on the hantavirus outbreak on a nature cruise. The piece, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine, highlighted the need for clear public health communication and global disease preparedness. Click the link to read more about what Dr. Morgan, a Professor within the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, had to say: https://lnkd.in/e-pDRquR

WELCOME! Over the past two days, we've introduced our newest MPH students to the department. We're so happy you're here!

In this week's Prevention Pipeline, we look back at the End-of-Year Picnic, and we celebrate the program's three graduating residents: Dr. Maia Tinder, Dr. Yizhen "Jenny" Su, and Dr. Gabriel Pontipiedra. Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/eyXEBeTv

In this week's Prevention Pipeline, Dr. Gabriel Pontipiedra reflects on his time in the program and his role as Chief Resident. Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/eyXEBeTv

Faculty Features | Preventive Medicine in Practice In this Preventive Medicine in Practice, we feature Dr. Dawn Cannon, who reflects on an unexpected and rewarding career path in occupational medicine, sharing how a preventive medicine residency led to a role protecting workers' health and safety nationwide through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Read the full post: https://lnkd.in/e7HVzeMh

The Edison Prophecy: Why Medicine Forgot Prevention and How We Bring It Back Understanding the future of preventive medicine requires us to look at its past. Why do our modern healthcare systems prioritize reactive treatments over proactive health? In this Student Spotlight, MS3 Minahil Cheema dives into the history of this divide, reflecting on how early educational and economic structures shaped the medicine we practice today—and why it’s time to shift our focus back upstream. https://lnkd.in/e7HVzeMh

Celebrating Our Graduating Preventive Medicine Residents As another academic year ends, the University of Maryland Public Health and General Preventive Medicine Residency Program is proud to celebrate our graduating residents. Each member of the Class of 2026 has brought unique talents, experiences, and passions to the program while making meaningful contributions to public health, patient care, advocacy, research, and education. We are proud of all they have accomplished and excited to see the impact they will continue to make in the future. https://lnkd.in/e7HVzeMh

The Center for Advanced Microbiome Research and Innovation at the Institute for Genome Sciences is expanding and hiring for two roles: • Postdoctoral Fellow https://lnkd.in/ez63vAp4 • Senior Clinical Research Assistant (open to graduating master’s-level candidates) https://lnkd.in/etxFbKpS These positions will contribute to an active and growing research portfolio focused on the urogenital microbiome, reproductive tract infections, and aging, with multiple new clinical studies launching this year.

New Student Spotlight: Medical Student Perspectives on Nutrition and Preventive Care We’re highlighting MS-3 Jennifer Paul Quinn, a registered dietitian, who reflects on the role of nutrition as a cornerstone of preventive and lifestyle medicine. Her post explores: • The evidence linking plant-based dietary patterns to reduced risk of chronic disease • The role of nutrition in addressing root causes of cardiometabolic conditions • How personal practice informs clinical credibility and patient care Jennifer also shares accessible resources and training opportunities for medical students interested in lifestyle medicine. An important perspective on how aligning personal habits with clinical recommendations can strengthen both practice and impact. https://lnkd.in/e7HVzeMh