Alumni Testimonials

Dr. Stephanie Cardella, class of 2011 alumna, shares how she immediately felt welcomed into the Georgetown community. As a Medstar teaching scholar and inpatient associate program director for inpatient medicine for the internal medicine residency at Georgetown, Dr. Cardella continues to support residents and medical students at Georgetown’s School of Medicine.

Dr. Lee Daugherty, class of 2001 alumna, shares how her time at Georgetown has shaped her career and approach to care. Her experience highlights how the Georgetown School of Medicine prepares physicians to care for the whole person while building partnerships across the health care community. 

Dr. Pati Notario, class of 2010 alumna, shares how Georgetown played a role in her life and profession as a pediatrician. As a first year medical student. Dr. Notario was one of the first few student leaders of the Hoya Clinic, where medical students continue to provide medical care to the D.C. community. 

Dr. Jon Zurawski, class of 2012 alumnus, shares how his success in clinical neurology and as an Multiple Sclerosis specialist was impacted by his training at Georgetown, especially by having the opportunity to shadow a neurology mentor who provided strong patient care and learning opportunities. As a leading researcher in MS, Dr. Zurawski continues to practice Cura Personalis by helping his patients find hope and resilience when faces with incurable disease.