Category: Education News
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Driskill Students and Faculty Recognized for Contributions to Research and Teaching
At the Fourth Annual Driskill Day, students, faculty members and alumni gathered to present research, recognize achievement and celebrate the Walter S. and Lucienne Driskill Graduate Training Program in Life Sciences.
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Feinberg Welcomes New PhD Students to Campus
First-year graduate students arrive on campus to pursue degrees from the Driskill Graduate Program in the Life Sciences, Northwestern University Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program, Medical Scientist Training Program and more.
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AAFP Recognizes Thomas for Excellence in Teaching
Alisha Thomas, ’05 MD, instructor of Clinical Family and Community Medicine, has been recognized with the Exemplary Teaching Award for volunteer faculty by the American Association of Family Physicians.
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Bringing Feinberg’s Oncofertility Summer Academy to Sudan
Fatima Eldigair, a Sudanese-American senior at Lincoln Park High School, brought Feinberg’s Oncofertility Summer Academy to Sudan at the beginning of August to teach students there about cancer, reproductive biology and bioengineering.
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Multi-Disciplinary Student Teams Enlist Technology to Tackle Simulated Cases
Second-year physician assistant students teamed up with third-year medical students to solve simulated patient scenarios during a weeklong Synthesis and Application Module, aimed at reinforcing information learned during clinical clerkships.
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Medical Students Explore Research Across Disciplines
Second-year medical students spent four weeks of their summer conducting research for their Area of Scholarly Concentration, a four-year longitudinal project that culminates with a thesis.
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Presenting Research at Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences Training Day
Students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty showcased their work in the field of rehabilitation medicine at Feinberg’s fifth annual Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences (MRS) Training Day.
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Founders’ Day Marks Beginning of the Academic Year
First-year medical students received their white coats and recited the Declaration of Geneva during the 157th Founders’ Day, marking their entry into the medical profession and the official start of the academic year.
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First Week at Feinberg for New Medical Students
During the Introduction to the Profession Module, first-year medical students at Feinberg spent their first week of medical school learning teamwork, communication and patient safety.
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Resident Recognized for Commitment to Diversity
Linda Suleiman, MD, a fourth-year resident in Orthopaedic Surgery, has been awarded the 2015 Marco Ellis Legacy Award for her outstanding leadership and commitment to diversity.
