Feature Stories
In a conversation with Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia during a virtual community meeting, the president of the National Academy of Medicine, Victor Dzau, MD, characterized Georgetown’s Health Sciences Strategy Initiative as an effort coming at the “right time and the right direction.”
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society has selected Aaron Epstein, MD, (G’12, M’18) as the recipient of its 2022 Citizen Honors Award for Service for his “commitment to providing medical relief to communities in conflict zones, austere environments, and disaster areas around the world.”
After two years of celebrating virtually, this year’s School of Medicine Golden Apple Awards and Gala returned to an in-person celebration to honor the 2022 recipients and to recognize award winners from 2020 and 2021.
Announcements
In response to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases on the main and medical center campuses, the indoor mask requirement has been temporarily reinstated. Until further notice, masks are required to be worn indoors except when in a personal residence, private office or when actively eating or drinking.
Wearing properly-fitting, high-quality masks (e.g., N95, KN95), which are available for free on campus, is strongly recommended. Download a printable “Masks Required” sign to hang in your area. 
Campus Ministry will hold services throughout Holy Week in Dahlgren Chapel. The university is closed on April 15 in observance of Good Friday.

Information about services during Passover will be shared on the Campus Ministry webpage.
MedStar Health senior vice president and chief operating officer Michael C. Sachtleben presented an update on the construction of the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Medical/Surgical Pavilion in this recorded message.
The 2022 CENTILE Colloquium for GUMC Educators in the Health Professions brings together educators to share innovations and research in health professions education. All faculty, staff and trainees are encouraged to attend this virtual event. View the agenda and registration information.
GUMC In The News
Calendar of Events
Monday, April 11
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Online

This workshop teaches participants how to identify a public engagement goal, determine the relevant audience, craft tailored messages to achieve their goal and rehearse their engagement scenario. Presented by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Sponsored by GHUCCTS.
Monday, April 11
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Corey Broeckling, PhD, Bioanalysis and Omics Center, Analytical Resources Core at Colorado State University, presents “The Core Metabolome: Developing Metabolomics for the Masses.”
Tuesday, April 12
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Learn how to obtain, manage and manipulate citations using RefWorks: export/import citations, organize and share collected citations, create bibliographies, and enter/track citations while writing.
Tuesday, April 12
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Learn how to upload your CV, add your personal website information, upload a syllabus, publications and more.
Wednesday, April 13
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom

Erin Sorrell, PhD, MSc, assistant research professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, director of the MS Program for Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases and director of the Elizabeth R. Griffin Program, presents “COVID-19, the Lessons Observed and Possibly Learned in Risk Communication.”
Wednesday, April 13
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Learn how to obtain, manage and manipulate citations using RefWorks: export/import citations, organize and share collected citations, create bibliographies, and enter/track citations while writing.
Thursday, April 14
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Georgetown University faculty and staff can receive assistance with online teaching and learning tools available to them.
Thursday, April 14
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Featuring Meng Wang, PhD, investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, professor, Molecular and Human Genetics, Robert C. Fyfe Endowed Chair on Aging, co-director, Genetics and Genomics Graduate Program, Baylor College of Medicine.
Thursday, April 14
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Via Zoom

Robert C. Speth, PhD, Nova Southeastern University, presents “Research Misconduct and Policies for Handling Misconduct” as part of this training series for predoctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, and early career investigators on the NIH requirement of responsible conduct of research.
Friday, April 15
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Paul Kolm, PhD, associate director in the Department of Biostatistics and Biomedical Informatics at MedStar Health Research Institute, presents “Linear and Non-linear Models.”
Monday, April 18
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Learn how to obtain, manage and manipulate citations using RefWorks: export/import citations, organize and share collected citations, create bibliographies, and enter/track citations while writing.
Tuesday, April 19
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 
Via Zoom

Open to all students, faculty and staff at GUMC. Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association, the Racial Justice Committee for Change and the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Wednesday, April 20
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom

Gregory Pappas, MD, PhD, administrator, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, presents “Megacities and Public Health: A Case Study of Slum Dwellers' Response to Hygiene Problems in Karachi, Pakistan.”
Thursday, April 21
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Join leadership from the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Georgetown Women in Medicine, with co-presenters from GUMC Human Resources, for the second in this series of “how-to” presentations. The next workshop is “Academic Frontlines Panel.” Open to all faculty and staff.
Thursday, April 21
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Celebrate the healing that comes through the written word as it is spoken and enjoy an afternoon of poetry readings and community centered on this year’s theme, “Reconnect, Re-engage, Renew.” Sponsored by the Georgetown Lombardi Arts & Humanities Program and the Department of Mission & Pastoral Care.
Thursday, April 21
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Derek M. Griffith, professor, Department of Health Systems Administration and founding co-director, Racial Justice Institute, presents “I’m a Little Lost… is Health Equity on the Way to Social Justice or Are They the Same Place?” Moderated by Debbie Barrington, assistant professor in the Department of Human Science. Sponsored by the NHS Committee on Mission and Values.
Friday, April 22
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Anita Y. Kinney, PhD, RN, FAAN, professor of biostatistics and epidemiology, and director, Center for Cancer Health Equity, Rutgers University School of Public Health, presents “Approaching Precision Cancer Prevention and Treatment with an Equity Lens.”
Friday, April 22
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom

Yogesh Shah, MD, MPH, FAAFP, chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs for Broadlawns Medical Center, speaks about “Addressing Healthcare Disparities in Dementia Diagnosis Through Innovative Collaborations Between Faith-Based and Healthcare Communities.”
Friday, April 22
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Learn how to upload your CV, add your personal website information, upload a syllabus, publications and more.
Friday, April 22
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Faculty and staff can receive assistance with online teaching and learning tools available to them.
Friday, April 22
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

Virginia LeBaron, PhD, APRN, FAANP, FAAN, associate professor, University of Virginia School of Nursing and University of Virginia Cancer Center, will speak in this special seminar co-sponsored by the NHS Department of Professional Nursing Practice and Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Prevention & Control Program.
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