All Posts: diversity
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Perfectionism Among the Issues Addressed as Medical Students Link Identity and Wellness
(April 12, 2019) – Perfectionism, imposter syndrome and isolation were the core themes explored this year at I, Too, Am Georgetown Medicine, as dozens gathered for the annual event created to encourage students to engage in candid dialogues about the identity-driven interpersonal and structural challenges that may arise in their lives on a daily basis. […]
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‘Melanin in Medicine’ Reinforces Importance of Diversity in Medicine
(March 2, 2019) — Organized by the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) chapter at the School of Medicine (SOM), “Melanin in Medicine: Dissecting Diverse Experiences” encouraged attendees to discuss the marginalization and inequality experienced by patients and practitioners in medicine, and the inclusion and success of medical students. Held through a partnership with the MLK […]
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BGE Lunar New Year Celebration Offers Opportunity To Celebrate Student Diversity
(February 15, 2019) — With Chinese food, games, dumpling making lessons and more, students filled a room in the Medical-Dental Building recently during the Biomedical Graduate Education (BGE) annual Lunar New Year celebration. Replicating the grand, longstanding celebration in Asia, the party started several years ago to help international students feel welcomed to the Georgetown community. […]
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Panelists Discuss Diversity in Medicine at “The Voice”
Diversity in medicine, microaggressions and the state of immigration in the U.S. were among the topics discussed at “The Voice: Medical Edition – Candid Consciousness versus Silent Protests,” an event held on February 7 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and reaffirm the university’s dedication to cura personalis.
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