Celebrating with friends and family members at McDonough Arena, the 203 members of the School of Medicine Class of 2025 were officially welcomed to Georgetown at the White Coat Ceremony. |
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Entering the second year of student-led efforts to address diversity and inclusion, the School of Medicine announced that the Class of 2025 will be its most diverse in history, with about one-third of students identifying as underrepresented in medicine. |
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After suffering from a knee injury, Albert Grandy III (NHS’23) wanted to learn how to recover more quickly so he can help others recover from injuries as well, an interest that has grown throughout his time at Georgetown. |
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Jim Shea, S.J., started in his new role as Catholic chaplain at GUMC on August 2. In close collaboration with chaplains and staff colleagues of various religious traditions, Shea will work to advance, support and integrate the work of Catholic Ministry and Campus Ministry within the Medical Center community. His office is in the Medical/Dental Building Room SW 103. Shea can be reached by email or by phone (202-687-5996).
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Kowalczyk Named Interim Chair for Urology Department |
Keith Kowalczyk, MD (M'05), has been named interim physician executive director, MedStar Washington Urology Service Line; interim chief of service, Department of Urology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital; and recommended for interim academic chair of the Department of Urology at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Kowalczyk succeeds John Lynch, MD, who will remain with MedStar Health in an advisory role through December. A mentee of Lynch, Kowalczyk is a practicing urologic oncologist, associate professor at the School of Medicine, and director of urologic oncology in the Department of Urology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. |
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Larson to Chair Dermatology Department |
Allison Larson, MD, MS, has been named the physician executive director of the MedStar Dermatology Service Line, academic chair of the Department of Dermatology at Georgetown University School of Medicine, and chair of the Department of Dermatology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Larson is coming from Boston University School of Medicine where she serves as vice chair for education, residency program director, chair of the residency advisory committee, and is a member of the women's leadership advisory committee at Boston Medical Center. She starts in her new roles on October 1. |
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Starting August 15, the UIS Help Desk will operate from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If the desktop computer at your campus workspace has not been used since March 2020, it has likely not had an operating system upgrade or security patch since that time. When you first turn on your computer when you return to campus, it may take a significant amount of time for such updates to take place. If you need any support during this process, please contact help@georgetown.edu.
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Help your fellow Hoyas stay safe by reinforcing healthy habits with visual reminders. Download printable and digital signs encouraging mask wearing, handwashing and more.
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P.O.D. Market to Reopen on August 9 |
The P.O.D. Market in the Pre-Clinical Sciences Building will reopen on August 9. It will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Starting August 19, new and returning students will move into their on-campus residences. To help provide a smooth process for students and families, please consider volunteering. All volunteers must be fully vaccinated or have prior approval to be on campus, and complete their arrival test prior to coming to campus to support move-in. If you are interested in volunteering, please check with your supervisor before signing up for a shift.
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If you are a parking pass holder at the main campus or medical center and you do not need to be on campus during move-in days, please consult with your supervisor in order to telework on those days, if possible. If you are coming to campus August 19-23, please use the GUTS bus or public transportation. Please note that Canal Road NW will be closed for outbound traffic August 19-20 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Testing in the Healey Family Student Center will focus on arriving students on August 19-20. If you need an arrival test, please schedule it in advance of those days, or schedule your test at the Leavey Center.
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To train future leaders in the field, Georgetown Law Center has launched the Law of International Development Initiative (LIDI), a public-private partnership between the USAID and the Law Center’s O’Neill Institute for National & Global Health Law. |
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Monday, August 9, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. or
Tuesday, August 24, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to upload your CV, add your personal website information, upload a syllabus, publications and more. Register 8/9 or 8/24.
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Tuesday, August 10
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
This lecture series showcases Georgetown Lombardi research. Paul Leger, MD, MPH, medical oncologist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, presents “Translating Cancer Biology Into Patient Care.”
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Wednesday, August 11
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
This session of the GHUCCTS Regulatory, Ethics, Knowledge & Support (REKS) summer webinar series on “Pathways to Decentralized (Virtual) Clinical Trials” features Heidi Maloni, PhD, national clinical director, Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence - East, Washington DC VA Medical Center, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, discussing “Using Telehealth Technology for Virtual Clinical Trial Visits.”
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Thursday, August 12
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Via Zoom
In anticipation of a return to campus for many employees, the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) invites you to join this space for sharing, listening and reconnecting. Facilitated by Debbie Brletic, FSAP assistant director, this listening circle is designed to remind us to be gentle with ourselves and one another.
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Thursday, August 12
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn about imposter syndrome’s impact in the learning environment in yourself and in your students, and tactical strategies for addressing these anxieties head-on. Part of the GUMC Teaching for Inclusion & Equity (TIE) Series. Sponsored by GUSOM Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Biomedical Graduate Education, CNDLS, CENTILE, Dahlgren Memorial Library, IDEAA & the FDC Subcommittee on Faculty Diversity & Inclusion.
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Friday, August 13
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
This workshop helps participants understand how to ensure all students are fully included and engaged in these Zoom-supported classes.
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Wednesday, August 18
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Address the need to know, and how to pronounce, students’ names and unintended microaggressions resulting from misnaming/no-naming. Learn strategies to build inclusive and collaborative learning environments. Facilitated by Susan M. Cheng, EdLD, MPP, Senior Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. Part of the GUMC Teaching for Inclusion & Equity (TIE) Series. Sponsored by GUSOM Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Biomedical Graduate Education, CNDLS, CENTILE, Dahlgren Memorial Library, IDEAA & the FDC Subcommittee on Faculty Diversity & Inclusion.
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Friday, August 20
12:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Returning and graduated M.S. Health and the Public Interest (HAPI) program students present their master's capstone projects.
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Friday, August 20 & Monday, August 23
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Monday - Friday,
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.;
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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CNDLS Instructional Continuity Virtual Office Hours |
Monday - Thursday,
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
CNDLS holds instructional continuity office hours virtually in this Zoom room. Please stop by if you need help or dial 646-558-8656
(meeting ID: 386 980 1070).
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Tuesday, August 10
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to use Poll Everywhere and Google Jamboard to promote student engagement and collaboration in face-to-face or online classes. Presented by Dahlgren Memorial Library.
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Canvas Support Office Hours |
Thursdays, August 12, 19, 26, September 2
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Online office hours with UIS EdTech provide faculty and staff with assistance and answers to Canvas questions and assistance with all Canvas needs. Register 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2.
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Instructional Continuity Office Hours |
Fridays, August 13, 20, 27, September 3
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
Online office hours with UIS EdTech provide faculty and staff with assistance and answers to questions about instructional continuity tools: Panopto, Zoom, Voicethread and Canvas. Register 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3.
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