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Whether you need to find the best place to live to reduce your commute, you're curious about student organizations at U-M, or you just want some insider tips on uniquely Ann Arbor places to explore, this guide will help!

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Life in Ann Arbor | Michigan Medicine

Listen in as students and trainees in our MD, MSTP, PhD, residency, fellowship, master’s and postdoctoral programs cover the highlights of what Ann Arbor and the surrounding area has to offer.

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    Taking a holistic approach to your health and well-being.

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    Connect with others at the University of Michigan.

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    Plenty of housing is available for those who make their decision to come to Michigan.

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  • Student Organizations
    Something for everyone

    You don't have to give up what you love when coming to Michigan Medicine. Our campus hosts hundreds of student groups, many of them founded by students. Ranging from socially and academically focused, to service and identity oriented, these groups round out your student experience.

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    For partners and families

    Whether you plan to arrive with a partner, kids, or all of the above, it's easy to feel right at home in Ann Arbor. Michigan Medicine and our family-friendly city are packed with resources to help you get settled and ready to take on your new adventure together.

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    I knew that my transition to Ann Arbor was complete when I found a community to be part of outside of the University. Yes, there are wonderful connections to be made on campus, but there is also a big world outside. Being part of something outside of science and outside of the University can help you un-tunnel your vision."

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    PhD student
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    Health Lab
    Olympic vision: strabismus, coloboma and eyeglasses on the world stage
    Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik, affectionately dubbed “pommel horse guy” by the internet,has strabismus and coloboma, eye conditions that impact his vision. As Team USA continues to celebrate Nedoroscik and his Clark Kent-style frames, Christopher Gappy, M.D., shares more about strabismus, coloboma and Nedoroscik’s impact on public perception of glasses.
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    Health Lab
    Navigating a weight loss journey
    Losing weight can feel like a constant uphill battle for many people. However, patients like Marsha Burks found success with The Weight Navigation Program at Michigan Medicine, a program aiming to make weight loss easier with structured, individualized support.
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    Department News
    Carmen Castillo and Markos Koutmos are student-mentor recipients of the inaugural PACE Fellowship
    Biological Chemistry PhD student Carmen Castillo and her mentor Dr. Markos Koutmos receive PACE Fellowship.
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    Research News
    Neuropathy Research Spotlighted by CPOD
    Michigan Medicine's Center for Cell Plasticity and Organ Design featured NeuroNetwork neuropathy research in their "Faculty Publication Spotlight."
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    News Release
    U-M care gets top marks from national hospital rating system
    University of Michigan Health's Ann Arbor hospitals and health centers have received the top ranking of five stars from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services for quality, safety, timeliness and value, for the sixth consecutive time.
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    Department News
    Welcome David Forner, MD, MSc
    Get to know new faculty member David Forner, MD, MSc