UMSOM Department of Epidemiology and Public Health

11/14/2025

The University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Department of Epidemiology & Public Health, Division of Gerontology, had a strong showing at the GSA 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston! The team delivered presentations, hosted a booth, and connected with colleagues at our networking social.

Proud to share our work and advance aging research at this year’s conference!

10/22/2025

Join us today at 11 a.m. for a discussion with Dr. John Boscardin on building better prognostic models by balancing accuracy, interpretability, and usability in the care of older adults. Scan the QR code in the image to join.

10/05/2025

Congratulations to gerontology program doctoral student, Aman Shrestha!!

Background This study assessed the prevalence and factors associated with loneliness among five resettled communities in Ohio: Afghan, Bhutanese, Congolese, Ethiopi an/Eritrean, and Somali. Methods A cross-sectional online survey of 572 participants was conducted with the help of local community org...

10/03/2025

👀 👉 Check out this interview: https://acpm.org/shaping-health-through-policy-a-resident-spotlight/ Dr. Gabriel Pontipiedra, DO, Chief Resident, PGY3 in Preventive Medicine at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, was featured in an inspiring interview by the American College of Preventive Medicine in their "Shaping Health Through Policy: A Resident Spotlight" section.

10/02/2025

📢 Join us TODAY at noon for EPH Grand Rounds, discussing how natural spaces can serve as living classrooms for Health Equity, presented by Pastor Michael and Dr. Jones, both experts in the field. Register Here: https://umaryland.zoom.us/meeting/register/MtgVDONESAGVT4erAn1igg #/registration

09/30/2025

⏰ 🕛 Join Us TODAY, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 12 PM for the 2025 Advances In Public Health Lecture. LOCATION TAYLOR LECTURE HALL, BRESSLER. RESEARCH BUILDING,655 W. BALTIMORE ST.

09/30/2025

🏥🔍 A study on Disparities in Physical Function and Rehabilitation by Dr. Jason Falvey and colleagues revealed that Black patients experienced poorer functional outcomes compared to White patients. Read the article to find out more.

Background Black patients have poorer physical function and mobility compared to White patients but utilize physical rehabilitation services less. Objective To determine whether racial differences exist in physical function and post-acute care facility utilization and whether neighborhood social dis...

09/29/2025

The University of Maryland School of Medicine has announced that Dr. Andreea Creanga will lead our Department of Epidemiology and Public Health starting December 2025. 👏🎉

Leadership News: Dr. Andreea Creanga Joins UMSOM

The University of Maryland School of Medicine has announced that Dr. Andreea Creanga will lead the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health starting December 2025. 👏🎉

Dr. Creanga is a globally respected physician-scientist whose work has shaped maternal health policy and practice across the U.S. and internationally. She currently leads major initiatives like the Maryland Maternal Health Innovation Program and a national NIH data hub supporting maternal health research.

Her appointment has been featured in recent news and marks an exciting new chapter for the department and the School of Medicine!

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Creanga and her accomplishments: https://shorturl.at/3FcIn

09/22/2025

The UMMC Preventive Medicine residency program is excited for the 2026 match season!
🚨 Future Preventive Medicine Physicians – Match 2026! 🚨
Are you passionate about keeping people healthy before they get sick and looking to make an impact beyond the clinic? 🌍💙 The Preventive Medicine residency offers a unique pathway that blends clinical care, public health, and leadership.
How to apply: https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/epidemiology/residency/how-to-apply/
👉 Join the field where the future of medicine is prevention.
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Preferred Method: Apply through ERASThe Preventive Medicine Residency Program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We highly encourage you to use this method. Click the link below to access the ERAS portal.

09/09/2025

UMSOM researchers reviewed 13 studies on smart glasses designed for older adults with cognitive impairments. They found that the research was of low quality and noted a significant lack of studies focused specifically on this population. The review underscores the need for more rigorous research in this area. Read more here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40882953/

06/16/2025

Join us today at 3 pm for the 2nd Annual Andrew P. Goldberg Memorial Lectureship featuring Stephen Kritchevsky, PhD. Location: BRB, Taylor Hall, 665 W. Baltimore St. Register below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrB84_ohkOPxuZWdry2ampcA_Q3Py_7LWsxAn24ILNrP3-dg/viewform

05/04/2025

Check out Dr. Jack Guralnik’s newly published article titled "Sarcopenia: no consensus, no diagnostic criteria, and no approved indication—How did we get here?"

In addition to the role of skeletal muscle in movement and locomotion, muscle plays a critical role in a broad array of metabolic processes that can contribute to improved health or risk of disease. The age-associated loss of muscle has been termed sarcopenia. The muscle is the primary site of insul...