News & Announcements

Through a longstanding collaboration with the University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda, Feinberg medical educators support and train educators who will go on to teach thousands of future physicians, nurses and other health professionals.

Northwestern undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in medicine and the life sciences recently participated in the spring break intensive portion of the NU Docs program, an immersive experience designed to provide students with hands-on exposure to different healthcare settings.

A national policy intervention implemented to address transplant inequities caused by race-based kidney function equations was associated with an increase in organ transplant rates among Black patients, according to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

NU Docs students explored the breadth of obstetrics and gynecology, discovering a specialty that extends well beyond pregnancy and delivery. The experience highlighted OB/GYN’s role in high-acuity care, surgery, prevention, and advocacy, supporting patients across the entire lifespan.

Northwestern University undergraduates in the NU Docs pathway program gathered at Feinberg for the second annual Cardiology Day—an immersive full-day experience designed to bring the field of cardiology to life.

Feinberg students, trainees, faculty and members from partner institutions shared research on interventions and policies aimed at advancing equitable healthcare on Oct. 14.

The Office of Health Equity welcomed new allied health students with its annual reception, introducing them to OHE’s mission and inspiring a year focused on collaboration, mentorship, and advancing health equity.

Northwestern undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in medicine recently participated in the NUDOCS program, an immersive experience designed to provide hands-on exposure to clinical and community healthcare settings.