On Friday, July 1, watch for a Special Edition of GUMC Update to mark the historic launch of two new schools at the Medical Center – the School of Health and the School of Nursing. |
|
The American Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute use the terms "survivor" and "survivorship" in reference to anyone with cancer, from diagnosis to the end of life. As director of the Survivorship Research Initiative at Georgetown Lombardi, Nina Kadan-Lottick, MD, MSPH, has a different perspective. |
|
As operations coordinator at the HOYA Clinic, Christian X. Lava, MS (M’25), connected with Casa Ruby, a local organization that provides services for transgender people, to set up a volunteer opportunity for students during the Capital Pride Festival. |
|
In June, Georgetown’s Board of Directors approved the new School of Health constitution and the university’s fiscal year 2023 budget and campus construction projects. |
|
Some people who experience heart failure have less biodiversity in their gut or have elevated gut metabolites, both of which are associated with more hospital visits and greater risk of death, according to a systematic review of research findings led by Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies' researchers and colleagues. |
|
Biomarkers that could be targets for novel drugs to treat glioblastoma brain tumors have been identified by investigators at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, providing hope for a cancer that is highly lethal. |
|
All GUMC physician faculty are invited to apply to serve as professional identity formation coaches for the Cura Personalis Fellowship in Professional Identity Formation for the upcoming academic year. Apply by June 30. Learn more about the role and apply. Contact Christopher Spevak, MD, MPH, JD, with any questions.
|
|
Residents, fellows and attendings are invited to share stories about experiencing failure, overcoming setbacks and lessons learned as part of the “We Messed Up” Initiative, intended to help medical students build resilience and become better physicians by using mistakes as an opportunity for growth. Organizers anticipate holding an inaugural event in the fall. Those interested in learning more are asked to complete this Google form.
|
|
Tuesday, June 28
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
This seminar series showcases Georgetown Lombardi research. Jan Blancato, PhD, professor of oncology and associate professor of neurology, presents “Basics of Cancer Genetics.”
|
|
Tuesday, June 28
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to upload your CV, add your personal website information, upload a syllabus, publications and more.
|
|
Tuesday, June 28
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Join a discussion about adolescent and children’s mental health, and learn what questions to ask before participating in a clinical trial. Featuring a presentation on acknowledging and treating psychological trauma by Flavia Desouza, MD, MHS, a child and adolescent psychiatry fellow at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
|
|
Wednesday, June 29
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Participants will summarize the previous five sessions, which addressed planning research, networking, writing, and educator identity, then wrap up the series with a discussion about funding and dissemination. Co-sponsored by UCSF School of Medicine; Georgetown University School of Medicine; Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell; the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences; and George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
|
|
Thursday, June 30
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
Jointly hosted by the Global Action on Men’s Health, the Center for Men’s Health Equity (part of the Georgetown University Racial Justice Institute) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), this high-level webinar will bring together policymakers, member states, NGOs, health professionals, researchers and advocates to discuss the state of men’s health and gender equal masculinities in the region, and begin identifying and implementing effective ways to improve men’s health outcomes.
|
|
Friday, July 1
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
In “How to Prepare New Membership Application,” senior members of the GUMC Teaching Academy identify critical information to include in an application and answer questions.
|
|
Thursday, July 7
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Faculty and staff can receive assistance with online teaching and learning tools available to them.
|
|
Friday, July 8
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Faculty and staff can receive assistance with online teaching and learning tools available to them.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
