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Sophomore Enjoys Global Health Major, Carroll Fellows Initiative, and Extracurricular Activity

Thomas Joyce (NHS'23) is a sophomore global health major. At Georgetown, he participates in the Carroll Fellows Initiative, as well as the GU Phantoms, Caring for Children with…

December 3, 2020

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Human Science Major Chairs GU Student Association’s Accessibility Policy Team

Nesreen Shahrour (NHS’23), a sophomore human science major, is active in the Georgetown University Student Association, chairing the Accessibility Policy Team. Shahrour, who…

November 19, 2020

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Human Science Professor to Serve on NASEM Committee on Respiratory Protection

Dr. Rosemary Sokas, professor of human science at the School of Nursing & Health Studies, has been invited to serve on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and…

November 6, 2020

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Global Health Major Enjoys Coursework, Research, and Extracurricular Opportunities

Julianne Bruggemann (NHS’23), a sophomore, is majoring in global health at the School of Nursing & Health Studies. She is enjoying the coursework and research opportunities, as…

October 26, 2020

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Department Chair Offers New Independent Study Course on Racial Equity in Health Care

This semester, Dr. Christopher King, chair of the Department of Health Systems Administration, is offering an independent study focusing on racial equity in health care that he…

October 20, 2020

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Global Health Major Focuses on Improving Health Systems, Advancing Health Equity

Lara Adekunle (NHS’22) is a global health major and a member of Georgetown’s varsity women’s volleyball team. This summer, Adekunle participated in the creation of the…

October 13, 2020

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Human Science Alumnus Is Emergency Medicine Resident in Chicago

Dr. Derek “Ricky” Altema (NHS’15), who received his bachelor’s degree in human science at Georgetown, graduated in May from Howard University College of Medicine and…

October 8, 2020

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Global Health Seniors Complete Virtual Internships at Well-Known Organizations

This semester, through a course taught by Dr. Myriam Vučković, a group of global health seniors are completing virtual internships at well-known organizations, including the…

October 1, 2020

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Global Health Major Named George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awardee

A first-year global health major at the School of Nursing & Health Studies and her sister are being honored with George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards for the work they have…

September 4, 2020

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Health Systems Administration Alumna Serves as a Leader at NIH Clinical Center

Ila Anita Flannigan (G’09), who received her master’s degree in health systems administration at Georgetown, is now the deputy executive officer of the Clinical Center at the…

August 17, 2020