Lead Public Relations Representative
Sawani handles communications for several departments across Michigan Medicine, including the University of Michigan Medical School, gastroenterology/digestive diseases, hepatology, otolaryngology and government relations. She's passionate about fostering a sense of unity and bridging gaps between cultures through the art of storytelling. Prior to joining U-M in 2017, she worked in public affairs and political communications in Washington, D.C., and Southeastern Michigan. Contact: [email protected].
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What to know about an at-home colorectal cancer screening test versus a colonoscopy
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Lisa H. Harris, M.D., Ph.D., named Thurnau Professor; second-ever from UMMS
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University of Michigan Health offers new state-of-the-art mobile mammography unit for breast cancer screening
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Several female physicians discuss what mentorship means to them
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Research reveals that one in four women among internal medicine residents experiences sexual harassment, but far fewer go on to report it.
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Liver experts examine the effects of pickle juice on both muscle cramping and quality of life.
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The University of Michigan Health Ypsilanti Health Center will be relocating and expanding its services to continue bringing world-class health care to the community it serves.
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The Leapfrog Group has named University of Michigan Health one of its 2022 Top Teaching Hospitals. Each year, the organization recognizes hospitals that have achieved “true excellence” and honor them with being named one of their top hospitals.
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The University of Michigan Medical School’s unique curriculum framework provides a new approach for students and future generations of physicians-in-training to explore their interests in a variety of clinical and non-clinical electives.
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U-M Medical School’s competency-based education model is guided by the 8 core domains of competency, including complex knowledge, interpersonal skills, professionalism, critical thinking, and values to prepare the next generation of health professionals.
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Earlier today, five University of Michigan professors were elected to the National Academy of Medicine, or the NAM, the highest honorary society in the country for researchers in the fields of health and medicine.
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Critical for training future doctors, the program's director and an actual standardized patient discuss the benefits of the job.
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Study suggests that the overexpression of cochlear neurotrophin-3 can help prevent the loss of hearing.
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This year’s Doximity Residency Navigator results are in and an impressive 13 of the University of Michigan Medical School’s residency programs secured spots in the top 10. In addition, six residency programs came in strong with a ranking in the index’s top 20.
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Audiology expert provides insights on the new FDA regulation.