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School of Health Student Uncovers Barriers to Sickle Cell Care in Rural Ghana
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December 9, 2025
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School of Health Event Focuses on Emotional Intelligence
Philanthropist Deborah Sawaf led an interactive session exploring emotional intelligence as a tool for global well-being, leadership and human connection on Oct.. …
October 29, 2025
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Student Research Day Celebrates 40th Year at Georgetown
Student Research Day has given generations of biomedical scientists-in-training their start. This year, Student Research Day celebrated its 40th anniversary on Oct. 15 with a…
October 21, 2025
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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…
September 5, 2025
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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…
August 28, 2025
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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…
August 19, 2025
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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.…
August 13, 2025
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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…
August 11, 2025
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Future Nurse Leaders Acquire Critical Advocacy Skills to Shape Health Care Policy
In June, two executive DNP students and four DNP program faculty members participated in the American Organization for Nursing Leadership Advocacy Academy, a program that…
August 5, 2025
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School of Health Students Embrace Patient Advocacy While Teaching Health Literacy Courses in Alaska
Each summer, School of Health students volunteer to teach health literacy classes to immigrants in Anchorage, Alaska. Through a longstanding collaboration with the Alaska…
August 1, 2025