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The Exciting Future of Surgery | Webinar
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | Noon–1 p.m. CST
The future of medicine is being transformed by new technologies, and remarkable advancements are taking place in the field of surgery. As a result, early-career surgeons are entering a landscape shaped by artificial intelligence and continual new developments. To prepare these young physicians, the Northwestern Medicine Department of Surgery works with them to conduct cutting-edge research and develop skills to provide patients with unprecedented surgical care.
Featuring Feinberg faculty members Hasan B. Alam, MD, ’26 MBA, and Karen J. Ho, MD.
Location: Virtual via Zoom | Link provided upon registration
Advance registration is required.
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Have Coffee & Conversations with Daniel M. Corcos, PhD | Webinar
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 10–11 a.m. CST
The care of people with Parkinson’s has dramatically advanced over the past 40 years. One key advancement in treatment has been the integration of exercise as medicine. By focusing on exercise as proactive healthcare and being able to slow down disease progression, people with Parkinson’s can expect to live a full and complete life with high healthspan.
Location: Virtual via Zoom | Link provided upon registration
Advance registration is required.
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Artificial Intelligence in Medicine with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | Chicago, Illinois
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 5–7:30 p.m. CST
Learn how Northwestern is advancing AI-driven medical research and real-world healthcare applications. Emcee Abel Kho, MD, founding director of Feinberg’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and co-chair of the University’s Northwestern Network for Collaborative Intelligence, will lead a panel discussion with four Feinberg physicians/scientists representing major areas of medicine who will discuss the profoundly positive impact of utilizing AI in their research.
Panelists include David Gate, PhD (Neurology); Sanjiv Shah ’97, ’00 MD (Cardiology); Lee Cooper, PhD (Pathology); and Luisa Iruela-Arispe, PhD (AI in basic science research).
Panel Presentation: 5:30–6:30 p.m. Reception to follow.
Location: Louis A. Simpson and Kimberly K. Querrey Biomedical Research Center | 303 East Superior Street | Chicago, Illinois
Advance registration is required.
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Revolutions in Medicine: 250 Years of Medical Progress | Chicago, Illinois
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | Noon–12:45 p.m. CST
You’re invited to visit the new Galter exhibit honoring the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. It highlights four breakthroughs that sparked their own revolutions and transformed medicine forever: the development of modern epidemiology, the invention of vaccination, the advancement of surgical anesthesia, and the discovery of X-rays.
Now on display in the Eckenhoff Reading Room, Revolutions in Medicine: 250 Years of Medical Progress traces the scientific developments that have led to the rapidly changing field of medicine we know today.
Galter Library | 320 East Superior Street | Chicago, Illinois
Meet at the circulation desk.
Advance registration is required.
For questions or more information, contact ghsl-specialcollections@northwestern.edu.
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SAVE THE DATE: Alumni Weekend 2027 | Chicago, Illinois
Friday, April 30–Saturday, May 1, 2027
Get ready to celebrate in Chicago next spring!
Return to campus, reconnect with classmates and friends, enjoy lectures and tours, and gather for memorable class dinners. We’re excited to welcome our 2027 reunion classes and Half Century Club members, and we invite all alumni to join us for the weekend.
Not your reunion year? Not a problem! There’s so much to see and do. Plan to spend the weekend with us.
Don’t wait: Secure your hotel for Alumni Weekend 2027 now!
We’ve arranged discounted room blocks at several local Chicago hotels, including Aloft Chicago Mag Mile, Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile, Omni Chicago Hotel, and The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. Early booking is strongly recommended, as rooms are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Visit the “2027 Travel and Accommodations” portion of our Alumni Weekend website for more information.
Stay tuned for more information coming later this year.
Questions? Contact the Medical Alumni Association at medalum@northwestern.edu.
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Feinberg’s Breakthroughs Podcast Archives | Claim CME Credit
Now Available
Stay in tune with Feinberg faculty through candid interviews in the Breakthroughs podcast archives. Discover more about their insights, explore recent episodes, claim continuing medical education credit (CME), and subscribe to the show so that you can stay up-to-date with the latest discoveries.
For Physicians Claiming CME Credit: Most episodes are approved for CME credit. After streaming the episode, you will find the eligible credit amount at the bottom of each podcast webpage and a “claim your credit” button, which will take you to Feinberg’s CME website. Just sign in and fill out the form.
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Pandora.
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