Leon “Lee” Jones, MD, will join Georgetown University School of Medicine as dean for medical education, bringing decades of experience and a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in health care.
Topics: Medical education
Medical schools report increase in applications from Black, Latine students
The nation’s medical schools not only have received a record number of applications this year but also have seen an increase in candidates from groups typically underrepresented in medicine.
Medical schools see 18 percent jump in applicants
A record number of people applied to medical school this year, many inspired by the health care providers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ‘hidden costs’ of medical school straining low-income students
Medical education involves many expenses beyond tuition—a nearly constant stream of fees that can prove especially challenging for aspiring physicians from low-income families.
How graduate programs are increasing access for underrepresented students
Black and Latinx students are significantly underrepresented in graduate school. Efforts like the Georgetown Experimental Medical Studies Program are working to change that.
Georgetown med student: Support is key for undergraduate transfer students
Speaking at the American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., Kwadwo “Kojo” Sarpong (M’22) recently discussed his journey from community college to Georgetown University School of Medicine.
Georgetown University School of Medicine fosters first-generation student community
First-generation students at Georgetown University School of Medicine have launched a club that offers members mentorship opportunities and a sense of community.