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As chief resident at Georgetown, Susan Hingle, MD, was motivated to advocate for her patients. Decades later, Hingle will tell graduating students how they can make a difference in their patients' lives at the Georgetown University School of Medicine commencement ceremony.
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The Catholic, Jesuit tradition of alleviating suffering inspired Joan Rosenhauer, the School of Nursing & Health Studies commencement speaker, to become the first woman to lead the Jesuit Refugee Service/USA.
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Stay tuned for our Special Edition Update: Commencement 2019 on May 20!
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In addition, NCI approved Georgetown Lombardi's consortium with John Theurer Cancer Center of Hackensack Meridian Health.
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Empowering students to be active in the world of public policy, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood joined other nursing leaders to discuss the critical role of nurses in health care delivery and innovation.
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While measures to improve infectious disease response have improved dramatically over the past decade, the global health community cannot afford to be complacent, according to experts who gathered at a recent Georgetown event.
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Patricia (Pat) Cloonan, PhD, RN, dean of the School for Nursing & Health Studies, will conclude her term of service as dean and return to the faculty at the end of this summer. Edward B. Healton, MD, MPH, executive vice president for health sciences and executive dean of the School of Medicine, and President John J. DeGioia, will share a plan for interim leadership as the search for Cloonan's successor begins. Learn more here.
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Kenny Lin, MD, MPH, a professor of clinical family medicine at the School of Medicine, has been appointed to the Advisory Committee on Breast Cancer in Young Women (ACBCYW) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The ACBCYW helps the CDC develop evidence-based approaches to advance understanding and awareness of breast cancer among young women.
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The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) presented its inaugural award for Excellence in Kidney Transplantation to Matthew Cooper, MD, at its 2019 Spring Clinical Meeting this weekend. Cooper is a professor of surgery at the School of Medicine and the director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation at the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute. He is a pioneer in the laparoscopic donor nephrectomy procedure and in the field of Paired Kidney Exchange (PKE) and conducts critical work to remove barriers for living organ donors.
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Yasmin Zuch (NHS'20), a human science major at the School of Nursing & Health Studies, has received a Udall Undergraduate Scholarship from the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation to pursue her interest in improving health and well-being for Native Americans. Learn more here.
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Georgetown Arts & Medicine has released a new edition of SCOPE Magazine, an annual creative journal featuring short stories, photography, poetry, paintings and other works of art from students at the School of Medicine. See the new edition here.
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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has renewed Georgetown Lombardi's designation as a "comprehensive cancer center," a distinction first awarded to Georgetown Lombardi in 1974. In addition, the NCI approved Georgetown Lombardi as a research consortium, reflecting a fully integrated cancer research enterprise with John Theurer Cancer Center, part of Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey.
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Wednesday, May 15
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Building D, Warwick-Evans Conference Room
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Thursday, May 16
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center, Salons F & H
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Friday, May 17
2:00 p.m.
Lohrfink Auditorium, Hariri Building
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Saturday, May 18
1:00 p.m.
Research Building Auditorium
Join School of Medicine graduates as they receive military promotions to serve as physicians in the United States Armed Forces. Reception to follow on the Medical-Dental Building Podium.
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Sunday, May 19
11:00 a.m.
DAR Constitution Hall (1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC)
Click here to watch the live webcast. Reception to follow on the Medical-Dental Building Podium.
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Tuesday, May 21
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
President's Room (outside of Riggs Library), Healy Hall
The university photographer is hosting headshot sessions for faculty and staff. No appointment required.
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Thursday, May 30
8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center (5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda, MD)
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Thursday, June 13 - Friday, June 14
Research Building Auditorium
A gathering of interdisciplinary experts address opioid overprescribing, effective alternative treatments and other topics related to the opioid epidemic. Hosted by PharmedOUT. Register here.
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Wednesday, May 15
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Pre-Clinical Science Building, Room GE-04
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Thursday, May 16
5:00 p.m.
Goldberg Auditorium, Gorman Building, MGUH
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Friday, May 17
11:00 a.m.
Leavey Center Grand Ballroom
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Friday, May 17
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Medical-Dental Building, NE201C
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Saturday, May 18
2:00 p.m.
Healy Lawn
Rain Location: McDonough Arena
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here to watch the live webcast. Reception to follow on the Leavey Center Esplanade.
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Monday, May 20
12:00 p.m.
Building D, Warwick Evans Conference Room
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Wednesday, May 22
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Harris Building (3300 Whitehaven Street NW, Suite 4100)
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Sunday, June 9 - Tuesday, June 11
Embassy Suites (1900 Diagonal Road, Alexandria, VA)
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