The annual School of Medicine alumni magazine has a new name: Bridges. It’s all part of the evolution of the School — the publication that was once Medical Focus became Focus to include the scientific research contributions and importance of our master’s and doctoral students. And now Focus becomes Bridges, to celebrate connections new and old, and to communicate excitement about directions new and bold.

Think of it as widening the field of view. Here we will build bridges between alumni and our School, between alumni and students, between alumni and faculty, between alumni and new programs and even new campuses, between alumni and — well, you see the pattern. This magazine has been, is, and will always be for graduates of the School of Medicine. Our graduates are an extraordinary bunch (just look through these pages if you need any further proof) and we will do our best to bring you an extraordinary publication.

We hope you will build your own personal bridge by letting us know what you think and how we can serve you. And welcome to the first issue of Bridges.