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Georgetown Center to Track Infectious Disease for 2026 World Cup - Georgetown University The center will track wastewater, air travel, and other sources of data to monitor possible outbreaks of diseases during the tournament.

Medical Humanities Director Lakshmi Krishnan Named a Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellow - College of Arts & Sciences Krishnan will spend the upcoming academic year completing her book, The Doctor and the Detective, about how modern medical diagnosis was forged as much through the literary imagination — particularly detective fiction — as through science.

Have you dedicated yourself to the pursuit of medicine but encountered academic challenges along the way? The Georgetown Experimental Medical Studies (GEMS) Program offers a distinguished, one-year post-baccalaureate certificate, along with a Master’s Degree option, specifically designed for resilient individuals who have overcome significant personal challenges or adversity. Using a curriculum grounded in innovative, evidence-based teaching methods, GEMS empowers you to develop advanced critical thinking skills and provides the tools needed for success in medical school. Students who achieve a final score of 85% or higher in all courses are guaranteed an interview with Georgetown University School of Medicine. Learn more about GEMS and how to apply: https://meded.georgetown.edu/diversityequityandinclusion/gems/

GEMS Post-Baccalaureate Program - Medical Education Georgetown Experimental Medical Studies Program (GEMS) Have you dedicated yourself to the pursuit of medicine but encountered academic challenges along the way? The Georgetown Experimental Medical Studies (GEMS) Program offers a distinguished, one-year post-baccalaureate certificate—along with a M...

🧠 Your brain can learn to truly multitask.

New research by Georgetown scientists discovered that with enough practice, your brain rewires itself, moving learned tasks from the decision-making prefrontal cortex to the more automatic temporal cortex. The result? Your "thinking" brain stays free to handle something else entirely.

Think of it like driving: when you first learn, you can't do anything else. Years later, you can hold a conversation and more without having to focus completely on operating the vehicle. That's your brain upgrading its own wiring.

The findings could help explain expert intuition, shed light on compulsive habits, and even guide the next generation of AI.

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Brain Rewiring Enables Multitasking - School of Medicine - Georgetown New research by Georgetown scientists shows how the brain rewires itself to automate learned tasks, suggesting that true multitasking is possible.

This April, alumni, university leaders, faculty, and friends of Georgetown gathered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for John Carroll Weekend 2026.

A highlight of the weekend was Called to Heal: Faith, Service, and Global Health, a thought-provoking conversation exploring how medicine, policy, and service intersect to address some of the world’s most pressing health challenges.

Moderated by Norman J. Beauchamp Jr., MD, MHS, Executive Vice President for Health Sciences and Executive Dean of the School of Medicine, the panel examined how interdisciplinary collaboration, global governance, and Georgetown’s Jesuit values are shaping efforts to advance health equity around the world.

Featured panelists included:

🔹 Ronald A. Mercier, S.J. – Provincial of the Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesus

🔹 Nalini Anand, JD, MPH – Managing Director, Georgetown Global Health Institute

🔹 Matthew S. Kavanagh, PhD – Director, Center for Global Health Policy & Politics; Associate Professor of Global Health and Visiting Professor of Law

Thank you to our panelists for sharing their insights and inspiring us to continue answering the call to serve.

We hope to see many more of our medical alumni at John Carroll Weekend 2027 in San Diego, April 1 - 4!

Learn more: jcw.georgetown.edu

On May 20, community-driven mental health organizations gathered for a solutions fair hosted by the Innovation Hub at the Thrive Center for Children, Families, and Communities, where fellows showcased solutions designed to support children and families through early childhood development, including expanding access to mental healthcare and disability services. From virtual treatment programs for justice-involved teens to AI-powered tools helping overwhelmed new parents, the solutions presented highlighted the innovation and lived experience that comes with academic research and institutional support. “It’s really wonderful the ideas that come out of academia, but a lot of more wonderful ideas come out of communities around the country and around the world,” said the Thrive Center’s director, Matthew Biel, MD, MSc, professor of psychiatry at the School of Medicine and chief of child and adolescent psychiatry at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. “This is a chance for us to learn from really innovative thinkers and also to apply our expertise to problem-solvers who are really in the trenches.” Learn more about the event at https://medicine.georgetown.edu/news-stories/georgetown-program-connects-community-innovators-with-mental-health-research-and-resources/

Innovating for Mental Healthcare - School of Medicine - Georgetown The Innovation Hub at the Thrive Center for Children, Families, and Communities hosted its first solutions fair for mental health organizations.

Georgetown joins the nation in celebrating Pride Month, honoring the legacies, accomplishments and contributions of our LGBTQIA+ community. https://bit.ly/4v6EpYE

In August, we will officially welcome the School of Medicine Class of 2030 as they begin their journey to physicianship. One of the most exciting moments of their first week is when students don their first white coats at the White Coat Ceremony, marking the beginning of a lifelong commitment to healing, compassion, and service. Traditionally, School of Medicine deans and faculty members cloak students in their first white coat as a symbol of the trust being bestowed upon them to carry on the noble tradition of doctoring. Learn more about the August 7 White Coat Ceremony at https://meded.georgetown.edu/events/first-year-orientation/whitecoat/

The White Coat Ceremony - Medical Education The White Coat Ceremony is an annual tradition marking the entree of a matriculating class of students into the medical profession. Traditionally during the ceremony, Georgetown University School of Medicine deans and faculty members cloak students in their first white coat as a symbol of the t...

To all those observing Eid al-Adha, we wish you a joyful and peaceful celebration during this special Feast of Sacrifice. Eid Mubarak!