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Should You Take Antibiotics for a Sinus Infection? Students Are Working To Find Out

In the largest-of-its-kind study, Dan Merenstein, MD, professor in the School of Medicine and School of Health, and co-investigator Nawar Shara of MedStar Health, are collaborating with investigators from six universities across the U.S. to determine the most effective treatment options for sinus infections. And they’re inviting Georgetown students to help them.

April 14, 2025

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School of Health Students Travel to Kenya To Learn Local Solutions For Community Needs

School of Health students spent their spring break in Nairobi, Kenya, visiting government agencies, international companies and nongovernment organizations’ offices in order to better understand innovations in health in one of Africa’s most dynamic economies.

April 9, 2025

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Graduate Students Visit Spanish Health Care Facilities as Part of Global Experience

Graduate students in the Master of Science in Health Systems Administration (MHSA) program traveled to Spain during their spring break to learn about the nation’s health care system as part of an experiential learning opportunity at the School of Health.

April 3, 2025

State of the School Report

This report includes highlights of our accomplishments in advancing knowledge, shaping practice, reconceptualizing health professions education, and engaging with communities locally and globally in the most transformative ways.

Special Events

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Commencement

View dates, times and other important information for the School of Health Commencement exercises.

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Events at the School of Health

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2025 Undergraduate Research Conference (URC)Apr. 15

  • 10:00 am
  • Healey Family Student Center | Herman and Social Rooms

Portion Balance Coalition’s Spring 2025 Campus Convening Apr. 16

  • 9:00 am
  • Fisher Colloquium – Georgetown University McDonough School of Business