MD/PhD Student Promotes Diversity and Inclusion Through Research, Advocacy
MD/PhD student Emma Gargus is engaged in research designing biomaterials for use in ovarian health and works to advocate for diversity and inclusion in medicine.
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PT Faculty Share Teaching Strategies at National Workshop
The Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences recently hosted faculty members from across the country for an interactive workshop on how to design curricula and create meaningful educational experiences for physical therapy students.
MD/PhD Students Showcase Science
Students and faculty from the Medical Scientist Training Program shared scientific posters and listened to a pioneer physician-scientist discuss life after graduate school at the program’s annual student poster session.
MD/PhD Student Finds Inspiration in Education-Centered Medical Home
In this Q&A, MD/PhD student Maria Aristova discusses her range of research projects — from 4D Flow MRI to diabetes care — and her most rewarding experiences at Feinberg.
Medical Student Helps Shape Curriculum and Wellness
Sean Jenvay, a fourth-year medical student, plays an active role in the medical school community through his involvement in wellness and curriculum development.
Finding Links Between Inflammation and Infection
Samantha Genardi, a fourth-year student in the Driskill Graduate Program (DGP), studies cell response to bacterial infection in the laboratory of Chyung-Ru Wang, PhD, professor of Microbiology-Immunology.
Professional Programs Celebrate White Coat Ceremonies
Each June, Feinberg puts on white-coat ceremonies for students in its Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs.
Medical Students Shadow Nurses to Build Teamwork, Communication Skills
During the Nursing Role Learning Experience, third-year medical students shadow nurses to better understand the role of nurses in patient care, and how to communicate together as a team.
Medical Student Creates ‘Day in a Wheelchair’ Experience for Classmates
Samantha Schroth, a second-year MD/PhD student, shares how she advocates for people of all abilities and disabilities, including by organizing a “Day in a Wheelchair” activity for her fellow classmates.
Students Look Beyond the Chart at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
All Feinberg students complete a two-week Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation clerkship at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, where they are encouraged to think about their patients’ overall function, rather than just their illness.