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Through Sharing His ‘Journey in Public Service,’ Fauci Encourages Students to Pursue Their Passions

In a discussion with Christopher King, PhD, FACHE, dean of Georgetown’s School of Health, Anthony Fauci, MD, a distinguished university professor with appointments at Georgetown’s School of Medicine and McCourt School of Public Policy, spoke about how following his passion for patient care ultimately led him to a career in public service

January 24, 2025

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Whiteness Explored as a Fundamental Determinant of Health in Rural America

For almost two decades, the mortality rate for rural residents in the United States has been higher than their urban counterparts, and the difference in the rate has only increased. Caroline Efird, PhD, MPH, an assistant professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy in the School of Health, believes whiteness, as a structural determinant of health, could be part of the explanation of what is driving the increasingly poor health status of rural white Americans.

December 5, 2024

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Learning About Health Equity Inside and Outside the Clinic

(October 31, 2024) — A small group of undergraduate students from across Georgetown practiced interventions to improve community health as part of a unique six-week GU Capital Applied Learning…

October 31, 2024