A monthly newsletter for prospective and accepted students of the Feinberg School of Medicine.
Medical Students Use Virtual Simulation to Learn About the Eye
Third-year medical students participated in an ophthalmology clinical skills session to learn more about the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the eye
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EDUCATION
First-year medical student Martin Mutonga was the first author of a recent paper that identified a potential drug target in acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Revealing a Neurotransmitter's Role in Critical Brain Region 
    
RESEARCH
From the junctions that hold cells together to the bacteria that cause pneumonia, fascinating scientific images provide a window into the wide range of research that Feinberg faculty, trainees and students published in 2015. 
Mapping the Stages of Motor Memory 

CLINICAL
Five recipients received seven organs from a single donor, all over the course of 34 hours.
Alumnus Develops Innovative Procedure for Congenital Heart Disease
Focus on the MD Curriculum

Karin Ulstrup, MD, (far left) met her Class of 2017 college during Arrival Week. She is also the lead mentor for the Mary Thompson Society.
Beyond the academics of the medical degree program, our students are encouraged to engage and network with each other as well as faculty and the community. During Arrival Week, students are welcomed into the Feinberg community through two groups,  colleges and societies.

Each medical school class is divided into four colleges, providing each student with a familiar social and academic community that lasts throughout medical school. Each college has a dedicated college mentor, an experienced clinician who teaches and advises the college throughout the four years of the MD curriculum.

Feinberg's four medical student societies link the colleges across medical school classes.
Each society includes one college from each medical school class year, therefore creating a learning community that connects students into a broad network of faculty and other students with varying interests and levels of experience .

Outside of the colleges and societies, our students also participate in a number of student groups based on social and academic interests, career goals and more.
 
 
Read more about student experiences and perspectives here
 
Why did I Choose Feinberg?
 
Sean Posada is a first-year medical student.  
After attending last year's Second Look, an event held for accepted students, first-year medical student Sean Posada knew he wanted to attend Feinberg. He is also enrolled in the Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethics program.
 
Why did you choose Feinberg?
I chose Feinberg because of the people. When I was here during Second Look, I liked the amount of diversity and charisma from the students.
 
All my classmates are gifted and bright individuals. They are so curious and always inquiring about things. It's that drive that makes you the best you can be. The faculty members here are really open to conversations and are very approachable.
 
What is your favorite part of the curriculum?
The clinical aspect of it. The fact that you get exposure to patients within the first week of being here, that meant a lot to me because I came into medicine to work with patients and help them feel better about their situation and treat them.
 
What has been your biggest challenge?
Adjusting to a new study method. I used to be a procrastinator. So I've adjusted my learning style and have several different strategies to work with the medical school curriculum since it is so fast paced and intense.
 
It also was very good to know that the Office of Diversity offers support if I need it.  They are open to listening to any concerns you have and they give the opportunity to interact with other students from diverse backgrounds. I can learn how other students cope with the stresses of medical school and how they transitioned from an undergraduate to graduate setting. 

Admissions Q&A

When do Feinberg students begin working with patients and learning clinical skills?
Why do Feinberg students spend less time in lecture than students at other schools?
The philosophy at Feinberg favors active and inquiry-driven learning over the more passive learning style typical of the large lecture-hall format. Students spend much of their contact hours in small group sessions, especially Problem-Based Learning, Health & Society and Professional Development.