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School of Medicine Demonstrates Commitment to Lowering Students’ Debt Burden Through Alumni Scholarship
The School of Medicine community is committed to having students graduate free of as much debt as possible, as one scholarship recently awarded to Simone Botts.…
October 1, 2025
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First-Generation Medical Students Build Community Through Supportive, Honest Conversations
Navigating the medical school journey can be especially challenging for students who are the first in their families to pursue medicine, a group comprising only 15% of students…
September 5, 2025
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2025 HOYA Clinic Summer Sports Camp
A record number of children whose families are experiencing homelessness participated in the 12th annual HOYA Clinic Summer Sports Camp, hosted by Georgetown University School of…
August 20, 2025
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Facing Down Homelessness and Hurdles, This First-Gen Student Enters Medical School
Alumna Halyn Orellana pushed past barriers to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. Now, she wants to blaze a trail for those behind.…
August 13, 2025
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Georgetown Welcomes School of Medicine Class of 2029 at White Coat Ceremony
Filled with joy, anticipation and a deep sense of purpose, the 203 members of Georgetown University School of Medicine’s Class of 2029 officially entered the medical profession…
August 11, 2025
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Medical Student Organizes Annual Pickleball Tournament To Raise Funds for Melanoma Research
Medical student Sach Thakker (M’26) is once again blending his passion for sports and service by organizing a pickleball tournament to raise money for melanoma. …
July 24, 2025
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He’s Going to Medical School This Fall. But First, He’s Becoming a Firefighter
Tharun Potluri (H’25, M’29) graduated from the School of Health in May. But before starting medical school at Georgetown this August, he had one more item to check off his…
July 2, 2025
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School of Medicine Students Seek Out International Clinical Experience
In the last stretch of classes before commencement, fourth-year medical students Evan Czulada (M’25) and Carlynn Winters (M’25) traveled abroad to gain new insight into the…
June 4, 2025
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Georgetown School of Medicine Opens New Student Spaces
Georgetown School of Medicine students, faculty and staff gathered April 16 for the Med-Dent Student Annex open. …
May 2, 2025
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Beauchamp Speaks with Medical Students About Growing After ‘Falling Short’
Norman J. Beauchamp Jr., MD, MHS, executive vice president for health sciences and executive dean of the School of Medicine, shared mistakes made and lessons learned throughout…
April 21, 2025