Alumni Testimonials
Listen as some of our alumni share stories of how Georgetown shaped their philosophy of medical practice and helped form them into the physicians they are today.
Dr. Stephanie Cardella | Class of 2011
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. Matthew Civilette | Class of 2022
Dr. Matthew Civilette, class of 2022, discusses how his education at Georgetown and his understanding of Cura Personalis became his foundation for his work as a US Navy Flight Deck Surgeon. Dr. Civilette was a member of the Health Professions Scholarship Program during his time at Georgetown and reflects on how his Jesuit education translates to life after medical school.
Dr. Matthew Civilette, class of 2022, participating in Match Day 2026 while stationed abroad as a US Navy Flight Deck Surgeon. Dr. Civilette will begin his residency in Anesthesiology following his service commitment.
Dr. Lee Daugherty | Class of 2001
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. Yalda Jabbarpour | Class of 2008
Dr. Yalda Jabbarpour, class of 2008 alumna, shares her journey to becoming a Family Medicine physician at Georgetown and the Director and Vice President of the Robert Graham Center: Policy Studies in Primary Care. Dr. Jabbarpour reflects on how her education at Georgetown inspired her to be a strong patient advocate and practice Cura Personalis both in and out of the clinic.
Dr. Puneet Jolly | Class of 2006
Dr. Puneet Jolly, class of 2006, shares how the mentorship and education he received at Georgetown shaped who he is as a physician today. As a graduate of the MD/PhD program, Dr. Jolly reflects on the support both pre-clinical and clinical mentors provided, how GUSOM prepared him for residency, and his appreciation for a Jesuit education coming from a different religious background.
Dr. Sean Morgan | Class of 2013
Dr. Sean Morgan, class of 2013 alumnus, reflects on his time at Georgetown and how his medical education helped prepare him for a career as an Emergency Medicine Physician. Dr. Morgan currently serves as the Medical Director for the DC Fire and EMS Department and shares how GUSOM laid a strong foundation for his role in serving the D.C. Community.
Dr. Pati Notario | Class of 2010
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
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.