All Posts: health disparities
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School of Medicine Student Organizes Community Course To Bring Dermatological Education to Underserved Communities
After learning about a dermatology curriculum developed for school-age children by medical students, medical student Umayr Shaikh started making plans to organize a new community-based learning course bringing dermatological education to underserved elementary school students.
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Racial Justice Curriculum Subcommittee Promotes Health Equity and Anti-Racism in Education
The Racial Justice Curriculum Reform Subcommittee of the Racial Justice Committee for Change has been making an impact on medical education at the Georgetown University School of Medicine thanks to the hard work and persistence of its members past and present.
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Medical Students Make Connections Over Community-Based Learning
A medical trivia Easter egg hunt, a visit to the simulation lab and a campus tour were among the activities medical students organized as part of a School of Medicine visit for a group of fourth grade students from a local elementary school.
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Georgetown’s New Center Prepares Students for Careers Advancing Health Equity
Georgetown has created a new Center for Health Equity to prepare graduate and undergraduate students for careers that prioritize community health and reduce health disparities.
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Medical Center Deans Discuss Future of Health at GU Black Alumni Summit
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Latino Medical Students Strive to Increase Health Access and Build a Sense of Community
(September 23, 2022) — During National Hispanic Heritage Month, the School of Medicine’s Latino American Student Association (LMSA) is bringing awareness to the health needs of the Latine community and building a sense of community for Latine graduate students across Georgetown’s campuses through thoughtful programming. Created just four years ago, the LMSA chapter’s current nine […]
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