Academic degrees

Susan Kreher, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, April 17, 2020
Academic degrees, Qualifications, Kreher, UMN, Doctor of Medicine

ATHENS, Ga., April 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Susan Kreher, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Cardiologist in the field of Medicine for her accomplishments as a Cardiologist.

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  • ATHENS, Ga., April 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Susan Kreher, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Cardiologist in the field of Medicine for her accomplishments as a Cardiologist.
  • She remained in Minnesota for medical studies, earning a Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from the University of Minnesota (UMN) in 1984.
  • For post education training, she worked as a resident at Hennepin County Hospital and a cardiology fellow at UMN.
  • Dr. Kreher dedicates this recognition in loving memory of her parents, John E. Kreher and Jean Kreher.

Hood College to Lead Lobster Research in Maine with NSF Grant

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
Academic degrees, Higher education in the United States, Education in the United States, Academic degree, Bachelor's degree, Doctorate, Education, Hood College, Master's degree, Annis, University of North Texas

This NSF grant is a direct result of the research Annis completed in spring 2019 through a grant from the Maine Department of Marine Resources, which laid the groundwork for this new study.

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  • This NSF grant is a direct result of the research Annis completed in spring 2019 through a grant from the Maine Department of Marine Resources, which laid the groundwork for this new study.
  • Annis developed the NSF grant proposal for the new research with support from a Hood College Board of Associates' McCardell Professional Development Grant in 2019.
  • Hood College is an independent, liberal arts college, offering more than 25 bachelor's degrees, four pre-professional programs, 19 master's degrees programs, two doctorates and 10 post-baccalaureate certificates.
  • Located in historic Frederick, near Washington, D.C., Baltimore and the I-270 technology corridor, Hood gives students access to countless internships and research opportunities.

Jerome Zeldis, M.D., Ph.D, Appointed as Executive Chair of ViralClear Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Academic degrees, Qualifications, Doctor of Medicine, Higher education, Guggenheim Fellows

Jerome (Jerry) Zeldis, M.D., Ph.D brings extensive life sciences experience gained primarily through his career at Celgene, Inc.

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  • Jerome (Jerry) Zeldis, M.D., Ph.D brings extensive life sciences experience gained primarily through his career at Celgene, Inc.
  • I look forward to pursuing development of Vicromax(tm) and contributing my knowledge and expertise to this important initiative.
  • He attended Brown University for an AB, MS, followed by Yale University for an M Phil, MD, PhD in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry.
  • Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SECs website at http://www.sec.gov.

First Combined Match Results in 6,215 DO PGY1 Residents

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Monday, March 23, 2020
Medical education in the United States, Health, Medicine, Academic degrees, Osteopathic medicine, Doctoral degrees, Medical education, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Residency, Osteopathy, Medical school, National Resident Matching Program

Starting this year, the vast majority of osteopathic medical school graduates are entering residency via the NRMP Match.

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  • Starting this year, the vast majority of osteopathic medical school graduates are entering residency via the NRMP Match.
  • "Regardless of their chosen specialty, an osteopathic physician is uniquely educated, tested for licensure and certified in their chosen specialty."
  • Also this match season, 331 graduating osteopathic fourth-years and recent graduates were placed via the military match, which places applicants into programs run or sponsored by the military.
  • A small number of graduating osteopathic fourth-years and recent graduates were placed into programs via smaller specialty matches such as the San Francisco Match.

First Patient Enrolled in the US STEP-1 Clinical Trial of EndoBarrier at Michigan Medicine

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Biotechnology, FDA, Health, Pharmaceutical, Clinical trials, Academic degrees, Health, Qualifications, Clinical research, Pharmaceutical industry, Clinical pharmacology, Clinical trial, Design of experiments, Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

Michigan Medicine is one of five clinical study sites for the STEP-1 trial; the site is led by principal investigator Allison R. Schulman M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of gastroenterology and internal medicine.

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  • Michigan Medicine is one of five clinical study sites for the STEP-1 trial; the site is led by principal investigator Allison R. Schulman M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of gastroenterology and internal medicine.
  • We are honored to be the first clinical study site to enroll the first patient into the STEP-1 trial, said Dr. Schulman.
  • The STEP-1 trial is the randomized (3 EndoBarrier: 1 Control) controlled, double-blinded pivotal trial of EndoBarrier in the U.S.
  • The five clinical trial sites include Brigham and Womens Hospital, Michigan Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University and Surgical Specialists of Louisiana.

Lianping Weng M.D., Joins The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation

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Friday, January 24, 2020
Academic degrees, Qualifications, Education, Wannan Medical College, Fellowship, Wuhu, Doctor of Medicine, Internal medicine

CERRITOS, Calif., Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation welcomes Lianping Weng M.D., to their team of specialists.

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  • CERRITOS, Calif., Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation welcomes Lianping Weng M.D., to their team of specialists.
  • Dr. Liangping Weng graduated with his Doctor of Medicine from Wannan Medical College in Wuhu, Anhui, China.
  • He completed his residency in Internal Medicine from Mount Vernon Hospital in New York and his fellowship in Hematology/Oncology from Boston Medical Center in Boston Massachusetts.
  • Dr. Liangping Weng is a dedicated physician who believes the most important aspect of cancer treatment is compassion and education.

University of North Texas Announces Fully Online Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program on Coursera

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Thursday, January 23, 2020
Education, Technology, Software, Continuing, Internet, University, Training, Academic degrees, Education, Online education, Open educational resources, Coursera, Academic degree, Bachelor's degree, Master of Arts, Honours degree, University of North Texas, Coursera

The University of North Texas (UNT), a Carnegie Tier-One research university, will offer the first bachelors degree from a U.S. university on Coursera, the worlds leading online learning platform.

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  • The University of North Texas (UNT), a Carnegie Tier-One research university, will offer the first bachelors degree from a U.S. university on Coursera, the worlds leading online learning platform.
  • An estimated 35% of jobs in the U.S. require at least a bachelors degree, yet 36 million Americans have attended some college, but never completed their degree.
  • International students with a three-year bachelors degree can also apply their previous credits to this program to earn a four-year bachelors degree fulfilling an eligibility requirement for many U.S.-based masters programs.
  • program to Coursera and offer students around the world the opportunity to earn a bachelors degree and take advantage of the vast career opportunities this credential offers.

Sarah A. Garner, M.D., is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, January 20, 2020
Academic degrees, Qualifications, Health, Healthcare in the United States, Hospital medicine, Internal medicine, QJM, Medicine

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sarah A. Garner, M.D., is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Achiever in the field of Medicine for her accomplishments as an Internal Medicine Physician at Methodist Plaza Internal Medicine.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sarah A. Garner, M.D., is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Achiever in the field of Medicine for her accomplishments as an Internal Medicine Physician at Methodist Plaza Internal Medicine.
  • Revered in her field, she has been asked to publish her research findings in QJM: International Journal of Medicine.
  • In addition to her role at Methodist Plaza Internal Medicine, she is a hospitalist at Methodist Hospital.
  • To prepare for her career, Dr. Garner attended the University of Iowa where she earned a Bachelor of Science in biology.

WGU's New IT MicroBachelors™ Program Lets Students Earn Work-Ready Credentials Along the Path to a Degree

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Monday, January 13, 2020
Academic degrees, Online schools, Educational institutions, Western Governors University, Education, Distance Education Accreditation Commission, Education in Salt Lake City, Distance education, Credential, Competence, Academic degree, Bachelor's degree

WGU's IT Career Framework MicroBachelors is designed to create pathways for individuals looking to advance their IT careers.

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  • WGU's IT Career Framework MicroBachelors is designed to create pathways for individuals looking to advance their IT careers.
  • "We've developed this program to serve as an industry-verified standalone credential as well as a stepping stone to several WGU bachelor's degree programs in the College of IT.
  • This pathway ensures that busy students acquire valuable credentials as they work toward their degrees."
  • Like all WGU degree programs, the IT Career Framework MicroBachelors is competency-based, allowing students to advance as soon as they demonstrate mastery of course materials.

Intelligent.com Announces Best Master's in Engineering Degree Programs for 2020

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Saturday, December 21, 2019
Academic degrees, Academic degree, Engineer's degree, Bachelor's degree

SEATTLE, Dec. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 50 Master's in Engineering Degree Programs for 2020.

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  • SEATTLE, Dec. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 50 Master's in Engineering Degree Programs for 2020.
  • The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 177 accredited colleges and universities in the nation.
  • Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree.
  • In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master's in Engineering Degree Programs.