In a new letter to the GUMC Community posted Sunday, Dr. Edward B. Healton, Executive Vice President of the Medical Center, shares his support for those impacted by the deadly attack in Kabul, Afghanistan this past week: "Like many of you, I find it extremely challenging to process the dark and deeply disturbing events continuing to unfold in Afghanistan."
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This week, Father Jim Shea, SJ, offers prayers for our US service members, those vulnerable friends left behind and for all the suffering people of Afghanistan. Prayers also will be offered for those impacted by Hurricane Ida. Services are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:05 pm in St. Ignatius Chapel (Med/Dent 1st floor, SW). All are invited.
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Beginning in early September, Georgetown will test a pool of our fully vaccinated students, faculty and staff community each week. Every Monday, the randomly selected pool will receive an email asking them to complete a COVID-19 test at one of the on-campus testing sites as soon as possible, but no later than Thursday of that week. Learn more about the new COVID-19 testing protocol.
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Starting immediately, all community members coming to campus are required to complete the COVID-19 daily check-in survey through the GU360 website or mobile app and attest that they are symptom-free at the beginning of each day that they are on campus. Learn more about the Daily Attestation protocol.
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For individuals diagnosed with cancer, so many aspects of their disease seem out of their control. But for those who are tobacco users, one important proactive step - quitting - can dramatically improve their response to treatment, quality of life and survival. |
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Roxanne Mirabal-Beltran, PhD, an assistant professor of professional nursing practice at the School of Nursing & Health Studies, will evaluate the impact of women’s knowledge levels about maternal health care following an educational intervention. |
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In Memoriam - Alex Dromerick, MD |
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Alexander W. Dromerick, MD, chair of GUMC’s rehabilitation medicine department and vice president for research at MedStar National Rehabilitation Network, died at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital on August 21.
"Alex’s legacy will undoubtedly be his passion for improving the lives of his patients through his tireless work as a clinician, devoted researcher and inspiring medical educator," writes Edward B. Healton, MD, MPH, Executive Vice President of the Medical Center, in this remembrance.
A professor of rehabilitation medicine and neurology, he skillfully used his leadership positions to create and grow clinical research and educational collaborations to focus on brain recovery and restoration of motor function after stroke, traumatic brain injury and limb loss.
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As part of a regular feature in GUMC Update, we highlight members of our staff/AAP -- all critical to our mission. Today, meet Casey Sheahan, associate director for admissions, School of Medicine. |
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High Holy Days 5782/2021
Monday, September 6; 6:00 pm
Erev Rosh Hashanah Ma’ariv (evening) service
Tuesday, September 7; 10:00 am - noon
Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Shacharit (morning) service
Weather permitting, all services are in Dahlgren Quad behind Healy Hall.
High Holy Day offerings are open only to Georgetown students, faculty, and staff from all of our campuses. Masks required.
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Looking for fresh, locally made sandwiches, salads and snacks on campus? Check out the new Wellfound Foods SmartFridge, located on the ground floor of the Pre-Clinical Science Building between the P.O.D. Market and lounge area, adjacent to the stairs/elevator to the Basic Science Building. Learn more about where to eat on campus.
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Starting on or about September 13, the portion of Tondorf Road beginning at Darnall Hall and running north will be closed Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. through September 25. All sidewalks will remain open. |
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Jesse L. Goodman, MD, MPH, professor of medicine and infectious diseases at Georgetown University Medical Center and former FDA chief scientist, commented on the August 23 decision by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to approve the two-dose COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. |
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Tuesday, August 31
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
A virtual panel discussion focused on quickly detecting and preventing overdose deaths. Representatives from emergency medicine, pharmacy, peer coaching, behavioral health, research, as well as patients in recovery explore the current gravity of the problem, efforts by MedStar Health to address drug addiction and overdoses, and important resources available in the Washington, D.C., area. Sponsored by MedStar Health.
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Tuesday, August 31
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Join part three (“Individual Perspective: Environmental History Taking”) of this series exploring topics related to the intersection of climate change and environmental justice. Co-sponsored by Georgetown University School of Medicine’s Climate Health and Medical Sustainability, Physicians for Human Rights and the Family Medicine Interest Group.
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Thursday, September 2
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Via Zoom
Jack Westfall, MD, MPH, a family doctor in Washington, DC, and director of the Robert Graham Center for Policy Studies in Family Medicine and Primary Care, presents “What’s Population Got To Do With It? Building a Pathway to Population Health - 2021.” CME/CE credits available.
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Thursday, September 2
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn Zoom, Panopto and Canvas skills for recording, editing and sharing lecture videos.
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GUFaculty360 Class - Updating Your Profile |
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Wednesday, September 8
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 23
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to upload your CV, add your personal website information, upload a syllabus, publications and more. Register 9/8 or 9/23.
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Instructional Resources Available for the Return to Campus
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Monday - Friday,
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.;
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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CNDLS Instructional Continuity Virtual Office Hours |
Monday - Thursday,
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
CNDLS holds instructional continuity office hours virtually in this Zoom room. Please stop by if you need help or dial 646-558-8656
(meeting ID: 386 980 1070).
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Thursday, September 2, 9, 16, 23
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Online office hours with UIS EdTech provide faculty and staff with assistance and answers to Canvas questions and assistance with all Canvas needs.
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Friday, September 3, 10, 17, 24
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
Online office hours with UIS EdTech provide faculty and staff with assistance and answers to questions about instructional continuity tools: Panopto, Zoom, Voicethread and Canvas.
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