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$1M Scholarship Gift to School of Nursing Provides Loan Relief for Dozens of Georgetown Students
This fall, Georgetown University’s School of Nursing welcomed its inaugural cohort of Conway Scholars, recipients of loan-relieving scholarships made possible by a $1 million commitment over four years from the Bedford Falls Foundation, a private foundation established by the Carlyle Group co-founder and co-chairman William “Bill” E. Conway, Jr., and his late wife, Joanne Barkett Conway.
Category: GUMC Stories
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School of Nursing Student Veteran Stays Connected to Military Roots
Retired Capt. Jaclyn Sison (G’25) served as a nurse in the Army for six year. Now, she’s a student in the Family Nurse Practitioner program at Georgetown.
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School of Medicine Student Veteran Pursues Lifelong Dream of Becoming a Doctor
Retired Navy Lt. Matthew Hankins (M’27) served his country as a cryptologic warfare officer. He’s now in his second year of medical school at Georgetown.
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Months After Chemotherapy, MD/PhD Student Bikes 50 Miles for Cancer Research
A year and a half into medical school at Georgetown, Bryan Weselman was diagnosed with cancer. Now, he’s researching cancer to improve treatment for other patients.
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Medical Students Honored for Embracing Humanism in Health Care
The Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) added 30 School of Medicine students to its rolls at its annual fall induction ceremony. The event, held October 24 in Harvey Amphitheater, recognized fourth-year medical students who excel in providing compassionate patient-centered care.
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Learning About Health Equity Inside and Outside the Clinic
A small group of undergraduate students from across Georgetown practiced interventions to improve community health as part of a unique six-week GU Capital Applied Learning Labs (CALL) experiential learning course.
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Medical Students Present Summer Research Findings
Just over 130 School of Medicine second-year students presented their summer research findings at the annual capstone presentation event — with more than 65 of them from the 2024 MedStar Health Medical Student Scholars program.
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Blending Fun and Fundraising to Support Pediatric Health
This year’s Pediatrics Gala, “Designed for Children – An Evening at the Renwick,” held on October 29, brought touches of whimsy and optimism to the serious business of raising awareness and funds for the research efforts of the Department of Pediatrics at Georgetown University and pediatric programs at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Juniors Receive White Coats at Annual Ceremony
Juniors in the School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program received white coats from their faculty and instructors during an annual ceremony recognizing their academic achievement and dedication as they enter the profession as student nurses.
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Georgetown University and MedStar Health Launch Center to Rapidly Improve the Health and Well-being of Children in Washington and Beyond
Georgetown University Medical Center and MedStar Health today announce the launch of a large, multidisciplinary, innovative center designed to rapidly advance equitable systems of care and support that enable children, families and communities to thrive.
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