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NHS Associate Professor Completes Fulbright Work in Czech Republic
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In Values Based Lecture, Griffith Discusses Ways to Achieve Health Equity
(April 30, 2022) — While public health is guided by goals that are specific, measurable and time-bound, the goals of health equity have been difficult to pursue because they do not follow these principles, explained Derek Griffith, PhD, professor of health systems administration at the School of Nursing & Health Studies (NHS) and founding co-director […]
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Kumar Honored for Response, Mentorship During the Pandemic
(April 29, 2022) — The Medical Society of DC (MSDC) has honored Princy N. Kumar, MD, professor of medicine and microbiology, and senior associate dean of students at Georgetown University School of Medicine, with its Dr. Charles H. Epps, III Community Service Award for outstanding public service to the community. “During the pandemic, [Dr. Kumar] […]
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School of Medicine Adds Environmental Health and Medicine Track
(April 22, 2022) — Health care providers will increasingly encounter patients who have been affected by environmental factors as the effects of climate change grow, including climate migration and expanding infectious diseases. With the new Environmental Health and Medicine longitudinal academic track, Georgetown medical students now have the option to receive additional training to address […]
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At ‘I, Too, Am Georgetown Medicine,’ Medical Students Reflect on Identity and Community
(April 15, 2022) — After expressing concerns about their sense of purpose and the way they build community, medical students held the first “I, Too, Am Georgetown Medicine” event in 2017. Six years later, the event remains a valuable opportunity for participants to reflect on their experiences and build connections. “This year’s theme is ‘Out […]
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Hoyas Show Support for Ukraine
(April 14, 2022) — Since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, Hoyas from the medical center have provided support by training civilians to treat those wounded in the attacks, raising money to send critically needed supplies, and working with NGOs to assess and improve health care systems for refugees. In the […]
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Golden Apple Awards 2022: Celebrating the GUSOM Community
(April 8, 2022) — Georgetown University School of Medicine faculty, students and staff were honored with during the annual Golden Apple Awards ceremony April 8 at the Gaylord National Hotel at National Harbor. Honorees from 2021 and 2020 were also recognized. Congratulations to the 2022 Golden Apple Honorees The Golden Apple Awards are presented annually […]
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‘The Right Time and the Right Direction:’ NAM President Discusses Georgetown’s Health Sciences Initiative
(April 9, 2022) — In a conversation with Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia during a virtual community meeting, the president of the National Academy of Medicine characterized Georgetown’s Health Sciences Strategy Initiative (HSSI) as an effort coming at the “right time and the right direction.” Victor J. Dzau, MD, joined DeGioia on April 7 […]
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School of Medicine Alum To Be Honored by Congressional Medal of Honor Society
(April 6, 2022) — The Congressional Medal of Honor Society has selected Georgetown double alum Aaron Epstein, MD (G’12, M’18), as the recipient of its 2022 Citizen Honors Award for Service for his “commitment to providing medical relief to communities in conflict zones, austere environments, and disaster areas around the world.” Epstein graduated from Georgetown University School […]
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Medical Students Celebrate the Contributions of Anatomical Donors
(March 26, 2022) — In the late 1400s, Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci began studying the human body through dissection. At first, the exercise was driven by an artistic desire to better capture on paper the visible intricacies of our anatomy. But historians say that over time, da Vinci became fascinated by his subjects and […]
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