Category: Education

A man in glasses looks at a piece of paper. On the paper are the words “Oath ceremony” and a rendering of the Penn State Nittany Lion.

College of Medicine welcomes incoming class of graduate students

Aug 27, 2020

Penn State College of Medicine welcomed more than 100 new graduate students on Aug. 17. They will study to obtain degrees in anatomy, biomedical science, biostatistics, clinical research, epidemiology, laboratory animal medicine, neuroscience and public health.

A first-year medical student wears a Penn-State themed mask during the incoming class of 2020 orientation on July 15.

College of Medicine welcomes incoming medical students

Jul 20, 2020

Penn State College of Medicine welcomed its incoming class of medical students during a virtual orientation July 15 to 17. The Office of Student Affairs presented the orientation online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eight physician assistant students from the Class of 2022 strike a pose at LionCare, Penn State College of Medicine’s free student-run clinic at Bethesda Mission, a shelter for homeless people in Harrisburg. Each student is smiling and has a stethoscope wrapped around their neck.

Penn State College of Medicine physician assistant program creates partnership with Lincoln and Hampton universities

Jul 6, 2020

Penn State College of Medicine is creating a new partnership with Lincoln University in Pennsylvania and Hampton University in Virginia that provides their undergraduate students early acceptance into its physician assistant program.

Nine people participate in a virtual meeting where information on preventing COVID-19 outbreaks in large skilled nursing facilities is discussed.

Project ECHO unites providers to serve vulnerable communities amid pandemic

Jun 16, 2020

As of mid-April, more than 700 participants from 31 states and six countries had registered for Project ECHO’s COVID-19 series.

On the left is a photo of Dr. Susan Promes wearing a white coat and the words “The Hal Jayne Excellence in Education Award” under her picture. On the right is Dr. Joshua Davis wearing a white coat with the words “Resident Researcher Award” beneath his picture.

Hershey Medical Center emergency medicine physicians earn national awards

May 27, 2020

The Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) honored two Hershey Medical Center doctors for excellence and their contributions in advancing knowledge and patient care.

Photos of three Penn State College of Medicine students are combined into one image. From left, graduate student Robert Nwokonko holds an open video card in his hands with a greeting written on the left side and a video screen on the right side. Nwonkonko is in his backyard and wears a Penn State cap and sweatshirt. Physician Assistant student Brad Staten stands in front of a television screen cued up for the virtual Penn State College of Medicine commencement. He wears his cap and gown and holds a banner that says “#Penn State Proud.” Penn State College of Medicine student Sejal Shah stands in front of her brother, who finishes hooding her. Brother and sister are dressed in caps and gowns and are surrounded by potted flowers and shrubs outside the family home.

Virtually victorious: Penn State College of Medicine graduates celebrate-in-place

May 19, 2020

Celebrating success looked different this year for the 2020 Class of Penn State College of Medicine, who watched a virtual celebration on May 17 made necessary due to COVID-19 restrictions. Despite some disappointment, students still made the day special.

A statue depicting the mascot of Penn State University, the Nittany Lion, surrounded by bushes.

Medical students support community, health system amid pandemic

May 11, 2020

Thanks to the efforts of both faculty and students at Penn State College of Medicine, learning has continued and even expanded – in several ways – during the pandemic.

A man sits at a desk in front of two computer monitors. He's wearing headphones and holding a pen in his right hand. A calculator, eyeglasses and other items are on the desk.

Contact Tracing Task Force works to limit the spread of COVID-19

May 4, 2020

Faculty and students at Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State College of Nursing have launched a Contact Tracing Task Force in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

A fourth-year medical student celebrates being matched with his parents.

Marking milestones in the midst of a pandemic: College of Medicine celebrates student achievements virtually

May 4, 2020

The spring season at Penn State College of Medicine is packed full of research presentations, awards and ceremonies. Since experts cannot predict when social distancing guidelines will be relaxed, College of Medicine leaders plan on celebrating many of these springtime celebrations virtually – including Commencement.

A statue depicting the mascot of Penn State University, the Nittany Lion, surrounded by bushes.

MD students join Penn State Dickinson Law students for COVID-19 co-learning exercise

May 1, 2020

A recent activity integrated students from two Penn State programs to talk about pandemic-related concerns of vulnerable populations.

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