Dr. Paul Thomas Gives the Welcome to Detroit Lecture for Incoming Class of 2027 at WSU SOM

Dr. Paul Thomas Gives the Welcome to Detroit Lecture for Incoming Class of 2027 at WSU SOM

This year, Dr. Paul Thomas was invited to give a “Welcome to Detroit” lecture for the Wayne State University School of Medicine Class of 2027. These medical students will be immersed in the Detroit community over the next 4 years, and upon graduation, many of them will continue to serve the Detroit and Metro Detroit community.

WSU SOM’s incoming class of 2026 had 300 Students, with 192 in-state and 108 out-of-state students. That class had 22 birth countries and 94 different colleges represented. The 2027 class is likely similar but their demographic data isn’t readily available online.

That being said, the vast majority of these students are experiencing Detroit for the first time. The lecture given by Dr. Paul Thomas highlights important moments in Detroit history, from its founding through the Arsenal of Democracy, through 1967, municipal bankruptcy, and today. It also discusses cultural events, the best coffee shops to study, the best parks to relax and unwind, and the best restaurants for a student budget and for when parents or loved ones come to town for a special occasion.

A short guide for new visitors to Detroit and also for new professional students in Detroit, like medical students or law students at institutions like Wayne State University or the University of Detroit.

So here are the best coffee shops in Detroit for 2023:

  • Lucky Detroit in Corktown

  • Momento Gelato in Corktown (great coffee and paninis and gelato)

  • James Oliver in Corktown (amazing bagel sandwiches and great coffee selection)

  • Dessert Oasis in Capitol Park

  • Rosa in Grandmont Rosedale

  • Oloman Café in Hamtramck

  • Cafe 1923 in Hamtramck

  • MadCap in Downtown

  • The Congregation in New Center/Virginia Park

  • Milwaukee Caffe in New Center

  • Anthology Coffee in Eastern Market

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