All Posts: School of Medicine
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Petronic-Rosic Builds Up New Department of Dermatology
(July 12, 2019) — One year ago, Vesna Petronic-Rosic, MD, MSc, MBA, joined Georgetown University School of Medicine to transform the division of dermatology into a stand-alone academic department and build a clinical department at both MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. In that time, as department chair, Petronic-Rosic has doubled the […]
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Facial Plastic Surgery in Men Enhances Perception of Attractiveness, Trustworthiness
MEDIA CONTACT:Karen Teberkm463@georgetown.edu WASHINGTON (July 11, 2019) — In the first of a kind study, plastic surgeons at Georgetown University Medical Center found that when a man chose to have a nip or a tuck on his face, it significantly increased perceptions of attractiveness, likeability, social skills or trustworthiness. The study, published in JAMA Facial […]
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Virtual Reality Training Helps Medical Students Develop Real Empathy
(June 28, 2019) — Imagine your favorite grandmother is showing signs of dementia. She progresses from forgetting who your son is, to forgetting what day it is and that she’s supposed to host Easter dinner. When your family arrives that day, she doesn’t seem to recognize you. She’s still in her bathrobe and hasn’t made […]
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Embracing the ‘Little Things’ at Georgetown Lombardi’s Poetry Café
(June 14, 2019) — Colorful felt berets were sprinkled amongst the crowd as Deacon Thomas (Tom) Devaney, director of Mission and Pastoral Care at the hospital, welcomed members of the Georgetown Lombardi community to the fourth annual Poetry Café in the chapel at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. “We come together annually each year in the […]
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CARIS Award Honors Achievements of School of Medicine Administrator
(June 2, 2019) — L. Whitman Brown, MBA, PMP, assistant dean for finance & administration at Georgetown University School of Medicine, was surprised to hear his name called at the Georgetown University Medical Center Community Meeting on May 9 in the Research Building auditorium. “I was told there was a big announcement happening at the […]
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School of Medicine Commencement Ceremony Honors ‘An Incredible Group of Graduates’
(May 20, 2019) — In front of their friends, families, faculty and staff, the Georgetown University School of Medicine Class of 2019 received their diplomas May 19 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. “Honored guests, graduating seniors, parents, spouses and friends, welcome to the graduation of Georgetown University and the 167th commencement of the […]
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Faculty Members’ Dedication to Students Celebrated at MAGIS Induction Ceremony
(May 19, 2019) — At the 17th annual MAGIS Society of Master Teachers Induction Ceremony, attendees recognized the ways that faculty members have individually and collectively demonstrated their dedication to students. Over the last year, Georgetown University Medical Center established the Office of Student Learning and Academic Advising, hired a psychologist for medical students and […]
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Following a Tradition of Dedication and Service to the U.S. Military
(May 19, 2019) — It was a family affair as nine medical students representing the Air Force, Army and Navy graduated from the Health Professions Scholarship Program at the Military Commissioning Ceremony at Georgetown School of Medicine on Armed Forces Day. Each student, surrounded by their loved ones, renewed their oath of office during the […]
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Warwick Evans Celebrates Student Achievements in Academics, Service and Leadership
(May 18, 2019) — The historic Gaston Hall was brimming with anticipation as members from the 167th Georgetown University School of Medicine graduating class, their families and friends gathered at this year’s Warwick Evans Awards Ceremony to celebrate the students’ accomplishments. “This evening, we wish to pay tribute to members of the Class of 2019 […]
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School of Medicine Awards Dinner Honors Outstanding GEMS Students
(May 19, 2019) — Hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the School of Medicine, the annual Awards Banquet recognizes the achievements of an exceptional group of students who had to overcome significant challenges on their way to medical school. The May 16 event in the Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center honored […]
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