High school seniors participating in the Health Sciences & Technology Academy Summer Institute had the opportunity to step into the world of robotic surgery with guidance from someone who once stood where they are now.
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Keerthana Arjuna and Hannah Stapleton, doctor of dental surgery students at the School of Dentistry, have been selected to serve on the American Student Dental Association District 7 Leadership Team.
Brentyn Jones and Jerry Price, students enrolled in the medical degree program, have joined 40 other military veterans, service members and spouses who aspire to make a positive difference in communities across the nation.
First-year medical students began preparing to start their degree by gaining a foundational understanding of how to find academic success, build their professional backgrounds and take care of themselves and their peers during orientation and professional development week.
Two teams from the School of Nursing participated in the Pittsburgh Marathon Relay to promote teamwork, health and well-being. Divided into five legs of varying distances, each team member contributed to running a full-length marathon.
Along with student volunteers, professors Cynthia Clark and Linda Angus showcased how “science meets creativity” during interactive sessions on the cardiac cycle, Stop the Bleed training and simulation lab tours.