Category: Education News
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Student Investigates Local Food Environment and Heart Disease Risk
Julie Kelman, a third-year medical student, was the first author of a study that found an association between neighborhood density of convenience stores and the development of coronary artery calcification.
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Continuity of Care, Across Chicago’s Communities
In the Education-Centered Medical Home program, Feinberg students learn to provide primary care to vulnerable populations living in Chicago.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
