This afternoon, our interns had the opportunity of attending a captivating presentation by Dr. James Giordano, PhD, MPhil. a Professor of Neurology and Biochemistry at Georgetown University Medical Center and Chief of the Neuroethics Studies Program. As a world-renowned expert who advises organizations like DARPA on the ethical and military implications of brain science, he brought an incredible wealth of knowledge to our interns. Dr. Giordano challenged the room to consider:

Following a day full of hands-on skills, guest speaker Abigail Corrao spoke with interns about public health and its massive presence in our everyday lives. She started with a foundational definition of public health, explaining how it works to protect and improve the health of people and their communities. With this in mind, she asked interns to identify the public health factors hiding in plain sight around them. She then presented a slide showcasing a wide variety of publi

Our Public Health interns spent the day rotating through demonstrative skills sessions designed to build their practical medical techniques. While all stations offered valuable insights, the highlight of the day was the Vitals Workshop. Learning to take vital signs is incredibly exciting and the foundation for all healthcare professionals as they begin to understand the patient’s body. As interns paired up, they became learning clinicians. They practiced taking their own and

This year, the Medical & Public Health Internship welcomed an exciting new skill to the Skills Day rotation: Forensics. Operating under the theme of “Who Killed Marshall Bailly?,” interns were tasked to figure out what happened to their beloved CEO as he walked the halls of his high school. The Team Lead that facilitated the skill set the stage with an introduction of the crime scene, talking about the day and moments leading up to Marshall’s death. According to the file, Mar

Our Public Health interns had a major group workday today, kicking things off with dedicated group work time before welcoming guest speaker Dr. Ibrahim Gobir for an inspiring conversation about his career in public health. Dr. Gobir opened by asking the interns why they wanted to enter the field, highlighting public health’s unique ability to enable individuals to help people on a larger scale, fund organizations, and care for their families. Reflecting on his own background

During our afternoon session, Dr. Zaineb taught our interns how to take a comprehensive patient history. This lesson was especially valuable for their upcoming diagnoses this Friday, where students will be meeting directly with patients over a Zoom phone call to identify their illnesses and recommend treatments. Taking a thorough medical history is very important for a doctor to administer adequate care for the patient they’re meeting with. According to Dr. Zaineb, the essen

As the sun began to set, the interns boarded buses for an unforgettable evening tour of Washington, D.C.’s most iconic monuments. The scenic ride took them straight to the heart of the National Mall, which served as the perfect backdrop for the students to relax, chat, and bond after a long day of learning about the diseases and preparing for their projects. Once they arrived, the teams set out on foot to explore the historic grounds together. They walked to the towering stat

This morning, interns started the day strong with learning about the requirements, steps, and information regarding their project proposals and final projects, which will take place on Friday. Interns got an introduction to public health, touching on the ways that the social determinants of health affect individuals’ access to healthcare. This discussion opened up for a deeper understanding of why Leadership Initiatives’ Medical & Public Health internship is so valuable, as t

Today marked the most-awaited first day of the Advanced Medical and Public Health Internship, as passionate interns from across the country arrived on Georgetown University's campus for a week packed with discovery, growth, and teamwork. We're thrilled to host this incredible group, and as these students embark on their unique journey exploring healthcare in Northern Nigeria, building critical medical skills, and forming lifelong friendships, we know this will be an unforgett