Student Investigates Infant Mortality Prevention in Senegal
Zaira Gasanova, a second-year medical student, investigated the effectiveness of interventions that improved neonatal mortality in Senegal.
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Student Investigates Childhood Trauma’s Effect on Cardiovascular Risk
Jacob Pierce, a third-year student in Northwestern’s MD/MPH Combined Degree Program, is the first author of a study that found adverse childhood experiences significantly increase the risk for heart attack and stroke later in life.
Northwestern Celebrates MLK’s Legacy With DREAM Week
During the week after the eponymous holiday, Northwestern hosted a series of panel discussions, documentary screenings, service activities and a student oratorical contest.
Medical Student Investigates Sleep-Related Infant Deaths
Anna Briker, a second-year medical student, discusses her research investigating sleep-related risk factors in unexplained infant deaths in Cook County, which could be used to inform prevention programs.
Continuity of Care, Across Chicago’s Communities
In Feinberg’s unique Education-Centered Medical Home program, medical students learn to provide primary care to vulnerable populations living in Chicago.
Student Committed to Surgical Research, Global Health
Medical student Liam Kane discusses his orthopaedic surgery research fellowship, his interest in global health and what he loves about Feinberg.
Public Health Panel Discusses World AIDS Day
Northwestern scientists specializing in HIV and AIDS gathered to share their experiences during a panel held December 3, to commemorate World AIDS Day.
Student Variety Show Raises Money to Fight Homelessness
The 40th performance of In Vivo, Feinberg students’ annual sketch comedy and variety show, raised money for a Chicago-area charity that helps homeless women.
Incorporating Virtual Reality Into Medical Education
Patricia Garcia, MD, MPH, ’91 GME, associate dean for curriculum, discussed the use of augmented, virtual and mixed reality in medical education during a recent Today’s Innovations in Medical Education lecture.
MD/PhD Student Leads Feinberg Musicians
Bettina Cheung, a student in the Medical Scientist Training Program, brings her passion for music to medicine with the Northwestern Medical Orchestra.