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As part of Georgetown’s Special Master’s Program in physiology, the first of its kind in the U.S., students get a second chance to prove their fitness for the rigors of a medical school education while learning about Jesuit values through community service.
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In 1983, a group of undergraduate students started a medical ambulance service for fellow students on foot. Forty years later, the group has grown into one of the largest student-run ambulance services among colleges and universities in the U.S.
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Tumor Biology doctoral candidate Zoe Malchiodi was named a 2023-24 award recipient of the Metropolitan Washington Chapter of the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation. The award will support her dissertation research on the mechanisms of immune cell interactions in pancreatic cancer.
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As a regular feature for Health Sciences Weekly, we highlight members of our staff/AAP - all critical to our mission. Today, meet China Butler-Stith, program coordinator in the family nurse practitioner program at the School of Nursing.
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Event Planning for Accessibility | Whether you’re planning a series of talks or a singular special event, it’s critical to ensure that all individuals, including those with disabilities, can participate in and benefit from Georgetown events. Read accessible event planning tips, best practices and more at this website. | |
Airport shuttles to Washington National Airport (DCA) from the Georgetown bus turnaround will be offered December 12-14. Return shuttles will be offered January 9. Advance sign-up is not required. View the airport shuttle schedule here. | |
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The Angel Book Drive is an opportunity for members of the Georgetown community to bring the gift of reading to children and young adults in the Washington, D.C. area who have limited access to reading materials. Please join us this year by donating a copy of your favorite new or gently used children’s book, or select a book from the Angel Book Drive wish list. Books may be dropped off at collection sites in the Building D lobby, the Pre-Clinical Science Building in front of Dahlgren Memorial Library or the front lobby of St. Mary’s Hall.
To donate to the Angel Book Drive online, visit the Angel Book Drive wish list, select the books you would like to donate, and mail donations to:
Attn: Angel Book Drive, 3700 O Street NW, Healy Hall 204, Washington, DC 20057.
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This holiday season, medical students are raising funds to purchase gifts and host a holiday party for children living at The Triumph, a temporary housing facility in southeast Washington, DC operated by Community of Hope. Donate to support the HOYA Clinic Holiday Toy Drive. | |
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In partnership with the School of Nursing Committee on Mission and Values, the Mary’s Center Holiday Toy Drive provides gifts for more than 1,000 children during the holiday season. Donations may be made through the Mary’s Center Holiday Toy Drive Amazon Wish List through Dec. 20.
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Hyundai Hope on Wheels “In support of pediatric cancer research” Jeff Toretsky
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke “Rac1 Inhibition for the treatment of medulloblastoma” Nagi Ayad (R21NS135506)
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Tuesday, December 12
11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Via Zoom
Learn the process of creating narrated presentation videos using PowerPoint 365 and how to offer a comprehensive learning experience that covers everything from recording to editing and sharing.
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Wednesday, December 13
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Join a conversation on the future of US health care, moderated by Christopher King, PhD, dean of Georgetown’s School of Health, featuring Michael Chappelear (NHS'16), co-founder & COO, Endear Health; Catherine Hayes (NHS’03), president & co-founder, Cardea Health; Ricardo Nuila, MD (C’00), physician, professor of medicine, and author of “The People’s Hospital”; and Ryung Suh (M'98, MPP'98, MBA'03), associate professor, Department of Health Systems Administration. Hosted by the Georgetown University Alumni Association Career & Lifelong Learning, Hoyas in Health and the School of Health.
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Wednesday, December 13
5:15 - 6:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
Led by Sneha Daya, MD, associate professor, department of medicine, participants will review the complex power dynamics of the clinical learning environment and practice communication skills to help create connection with learners and foster spaces of belonging. Part of the Equity Forward Faculty Workshops series.
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Thursday, December 14
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Explore ways of creating engaging and interactive teaching and learning content with PowerPoint presentations and external tools: Zoom’s PowerPoint as a Virtual Background, Poll Everywhere/Mentimeter’s PowerPoint add-In, Panopto’s quiz feature, and VoiceThread’s Adding Comments feature.
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Thursday, December 14
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.
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Friday, December 15
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Research Building Auditorium and via Zoom
Presented by Anil Rustgi, MD, director of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Part of the Oncology Grand Rounds Lecture Series.
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Tuesday, December 19
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Med-Dent NE401 and via Zoom
Presented by Joseph Steiner, PhD, staff scientist and core director, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health. Part of the Neuroscience Seminar Series. Hosted by the Department of Neuroscience.
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