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Education

Determined To Improve Quality of Life, Patient by Patient and Systemwide

Graduating MD/PhD student Emily Rencsok journeys through bioengineering, epidemiology, rehabilitation

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Awards and Recognitions

3 Harvard Medical School Students Receive Soros Fellowships

Awards recognize achievements, support graduate studies

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HMS Community

Alvin Poussaint, Advocate for Black Mental Health and Social Justice, Dies

Psychiatrist, civil rights activist worked for more than 50 years at Harvard Medical School

5 min read
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Awards and Recognitions

Awards & Recognitions: November 2024

Honors received by HMS faculty, postdocs, staff, and students

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Awards and Recognitions

Awards & Recognitions: October 2024

Honors received by HMS faculty, postdocs, staff, and students

3 min read
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Awards and Recognitions

Internal Awards & Recognitions: Autumn 2024

Awards bestowed on community members by Harvard, HMS, and HSDM

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HMS/HSDM Awards
Education Care Delivery

Mobilizing Voters and Shaping Policy for Better Health

HMS physicians and students promote civic engagement to improve patient care and outcomes

5 min read
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HMS Community

Getting to Know Equity, Social Justice, and Advocacy Award Recipient Melissa Kenny

On advocacy, soccer, and Popeye

3 min read
People of HMS
Research

Studies Deepen Understanding of LGBTQ Health Disparities

Researchers point to solutions and opportunities for better health

7 min read
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Awards and Recognitions

Joan Reede Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Dean for Diversity and Community Partnership recognized for championing health equity

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Research HMS Community

When Community Is As Important As the Science

PhD student Olúmídé Fagboyegun on the development of scientists and brain cells

4 min read
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HMS Community

Nicole Maestas Named Chair of Health Care Policy

Appointment highlights opportunities for policy research to improve well-being

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