All Posts: GUMC Stories

• PhD in Nursing Program Launches at Berkley School of Nursing

  Georgetown’s Berkley School of Nursing celebrated the launch of its new PhD in Nursing program and welcomed the first student cohort during a reception at the University’s Capitol Campus in the heart of Washington, D.C.

  Category: GUMC Stories Tags: Berkley School of Nursing, nursing education, PhD in Nursing Program

• Why Research Matters at Georgetown

  Georgetown researchers have made significant contributions to every academic field over the university’s long history, from the creation of a life-saving vaccine to the discovery of a new cosmic substance. Today, researchers at Georgetown push the boundaries in fields such as biomedical technology and microplastics while generating new insights in disciplines like business, international relations and the humanities.

  Category: GUMC Stories Tags: biomedical education, Biomedical Graduate Education, biomedical research, research

• Toretsky Named Inaugural Hyundai Hope on Wheels Endowed Chair in Pediatric Oncology

  In honor of his dedication to pediatric cancer research, Jeffrey A. Toretsky, MD, professor of oncology at Georgetown University School of Medicine, was formally named the inaugural holder of the Hyundai Hope on Wheels Endowed Chair in Pediatric Oncology during an investiture celebration at Riggs Library.

  Category: GUMC Stories Tags: cancer research, endowed professorships, faculty honors, Georgetown Lombardi, Hyundai Hope On Wheels, pediatric oncology, philanthropy, School of Medicine

• First-Generation Medical Students Build Community Through Supportive, Honest Conversations

  Navigating the medical school journey can be especially challenging for students who are the first in their families to pursue medicine, a group comprising only 15% of students in U.S. medical schools. The First-Generation in Medicine Club at the School of Medicine is working to change the experience for first-generation Georgetown medical students.

  Category: GUMC Stories Tags: cura personalis, first-generation students, medical education, people for others, School of Medicine, student experience, student groups

• School of Health Student Reflects on Her Summer Working With Rohingya Refugees

  Less than two weeks after returning from her summer volunteer work with refugees in Bangladesh, Isra Satiar (H’26) drew on her experiences when addressing the 1,600 members of Georgetown’s Class of 2029 during Georgetown’s New Student Convocation on August 23.

  Category: GUMC Stories Tags: global health, people for others, Rohinga refugees, School of Health, student achievement, student experience

• 2025 HOYA Clinic Summer Sports Camp

  A record number of children whose families are experiencing homelessness participated in the 12th annual HOYA Clinic Summer Sports Camp, hosted by Georgetown University School of Medicine’s HOYA Clinic.

  Category: GUMC Stories Tags: community outreach, HOYA Clinic, HoyaMed Summer Sports Camp, service to others

• For First-Generation Students, Path to Medical School Runs Through Georgetown

  Two School of Medicine summer pathways programs work to inspire students from diverse backgrounds, many of them future first-generation medical students, to explore careers in health care.

  Category: GUMC Stories Tags: ARCHES Program, first-generation students, Gateway Exploration Program, GEP Program, pathway programs

• Meet the 2025 BellRinger Fellows

  Meet this year’s BellRinger Fellows, who worked alongside investigators at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, gaining valuable experience and insight into how cancer research is conducted.

  Category: GUMC Stories Tags: BellRinger, BellRinger Fellows, Georgetown Lombardi, medical education, research, School of Medicine, student experience, student research

• Facing Down Homelessness and Hurdles, This First-Gen Student Enters Medical School

  Alumna Halyn Orellana pushed past barriers to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. Now, she wants to blaze a trail for those behind her.

  Category: GUMC Stories Tags: first-generation students, GEMS, pathway programs, student experience, White Coat Ceremony

• Georgetown Welcomes School of Medicine Class of 2029 at White Coat Ceremony

  Filled with joy, anticipation and a deep sense of purpose, the 203 members of Georgetown University School of Medicine’s Class of 2029 officially entered the medical profession during the White Coat Ceremony.

  Category: GUMC Stories Tags: medical education, School of Medicine, student experience, White Coat Ceremony