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Edited by Liza H. Gold, MD, clinical professor of psychiatry, Gun Violence and Mental Illness challenges the myth that the mentally ill are largely responsible for gun violence. Read More >
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Combining his background in national security with his interest in medicine, Aaron Epstein (M '18) founded the Global Surgical and Medical Support Group, which provides medical care to refugees in northern Iraq.
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This year, Biomedical Graduate Education launched its first merit scholarship program for underrepresented minority students as well as a mentorship program with School of Medicine students.
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Georgetown medical students have partnered with undergraduate students to increase the number of D.C. residents trained in bystander CPR.
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(Note: Dr. Gold was an invited speaker Dec. 4 for a gun violence summit at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C., where, six months ago, a gunman killed nine people)
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"More Light, Less Heat." New Book Debunks Myths About Gun Violence and Mental Illness
The U.S. is experiencing two critical public health challenges - mental health and gun violence - but few understand these two crises rarely intersect when it comes to homicides, according to a new book edited by two Georgetown University Medical Center forensic psychiatrists. |
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Five Things to Know About the U.N. Climate Talks
Joanna Lewis, PhD, associate professor of science, technology and international affairs (STIA) at the School of Foreign Service, spoke in Paris at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP 21.
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Welcome to our workspace #ODIOpenHouse #BuildandBelong
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| UPCOMING GUMC EVENTS
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Howard University College of Medicine Dean's Interdisciplinary Research Conference
Monday, Dec. 7
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Howard University College of Medicine, Towers Building, Walter Lester Henry, Jr., MD Auditorium Info: Email Dr. Teletia Taylor
Tuesday, Dec. 8
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Basic Science Building, Room 341
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Immediately following Georgetown vs. DePaul basketball game Clyde's at Gallery Place/Chinatown, 707 7th St., NW Washington, DC RSVP (by Jan.6)
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Hariri Building, Lohrfink Auditorium
Speaker: Patrick Conway, MD, deputy administrator for innovation and quality and chief medical officer at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Wednesday, Feb. 24
4:00 p.m.
Leavey Center, Salons ABC
Speaker: Sister Carol Keehan, DC, president and CEO of the Catholic Health Association of the United States
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