Abigail Solorio, MD, (PGY 2; Family Medicine) encourages her fellow residents to embrace the learning process and to remember that the experiences that may feel like setbacks are often the ones that propel you forward. She also stresses the importance of keeping patients at the center of everything you do. “A lot of the learning […]
A heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Muwanga (PGY-1, D.C. General Surgery Program) for his unwavering dedication to our patients! A grateful family nominated him for a SPIRIT Award, recognizing his exceptional care and describing him as “kind, cheerful, professional, and incredibly polite.” Moments like this reaffirm why we have dedicated our lives to serving others. We […]
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Adam Hood, MD, (PGY 2; Family Medicine) says the beauty of family medicine is being able to make a significant impact in a patient’s life by taking an interest in who they are and attempting to understand and treat the person, not just the disease. As a family medicine resident at MedStar Health–Georgetown/Washington Hospital Center, […]
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In health care, mentorship is crucial for professional and personal growth. Mentors have a multifaceted role for trainees, including improving knowledge and skills, shaping attitudes, helping to achieve goals, developing professional networks, and promoting well-being. Successful mentoring provides adequate support while also challenging the mentee, as this leads to a growth mindset. Mentorship aims to […]
For Hannah Gaynier, MD, (PGY 2; Pediatrics) it was a passion for public health that led her to medicine. Fewer barriers and greater access to care, especially for the pediatric population, are on her wish list for the future. “Healthcare within all school systems is a dream of mine,” she says. She also craved a […]
Sabrina Coaxum, MD, MHS, (PGY 1; Pediatrics) says that, especially on longer days, her young patients’ humor, honesty, and resilience serve as a positive reminder of the goodness in the world. Dr. Coaxum loves that pediatrics gives her the opportunity to interact with children of all ages—to watch them grow and to celebrate their developmental […]
People Profile – Dr. Abigail Solorio
/in News You Need to Know, People Profiles /by tjacksonAbigail Solorio, MD, (PGY 2; Family Medicine) encourages her fellow residents to embrace the learning process and to remember that the experiences that may feel like setbacks are often the ones that propel you forward. She also stresses the importance of keeping patients at the center of everything you do. “A lot of the learning […]
Shout Out! to Dr. David Muwanga
/in GME Shout Outs, News You Need to Know /by tjacksonA heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Muwanga (PGY-1, D.C. General Surgery Program) for his unwavering dedication to our patients! A grateful family nominated him for a SPIRIT Award, recognizing his exceptional care and describing him as “kind, cheerful, professional, and incredibly polite.” Moments like this reaffirm why we have dedicated our lives to serving others. We […]
People Profile – Dr. Adam Hood
/in News You Need to Know, People Profiles /by tjacksonAdam Hood, MD, (PGY 2; Family Medicine) says the beauty of family medicine is being able to make a significant impact in a patient’s life by taking an interest in who they are and attempting to understand and treat the person, not just the disease. As a family medicine resident at MedStar Health–Georgetown/Washington Hospital Center, […]
Medical Educator Minute – Mentorship in Health Professions Education
/in Medical Educator Minute, News You Need to Know /by tjacksonIn health care, mentorship is crucial for professional and personal growth. Mentors have a multifaceted role for trainees, including improving knowledge and skills, shaping attitudes, helping to achieve goals, developing professional networks, and promoting well-being. Successful mentoring provides adequate support while also challenging the mentee, as this leads to a growth mindset. Mentorship aims to […]
People Profile – Dr. Hannah Gaynier
/in News You Need to Know, People Profiles /by tjacksonFor Hannah Gaynier, MD, (PGY 2; Pediatrics) it was a passion for public health that led her to medicine. Fewer barriers and greater access to care, especially for the pediatric population, are on her wish list for the future. “Healthcare within all school systems is a dream of mine,” she says. She also craved a […]
People Profile – Dr. Sabrina Coaxum
/in News You Need to Know, People Profiles /by tjacksonSabrina Coaxum, MD, MHS, (PGY 1; Pediatrics) says that, especially on longer days, her young patients’ humor, honesty, and resilience serve as a positive reminder of the goodness in the world. Dr. Coaxum loves that pediatrics gives her the opportunity to interact with children of all ages—to watch them grow and to celebrate their developmental […]