Author - Emily Bleiweis

Left to right, student Holly Verbrugge, Professor Audrey Hamachila, Professor Sody Munsaka, student Vraj Patel, and student Christine Rojas during the UMSOP students’ PharmD rotation in Zambia, where they spent four weeks at the University Teaching Hospital getting hands-on experience. Photo courtesy of Vraj Patel

Global Rotations: PharmD Students Gain Knowledge, Experience Working Abroad

6 days ago

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Charlotte Nwogwugwu, third from left, launched The BRAVE (Building Resilience and AIDS Care Through Mental Health Valor and Empowerment) Project, which has built on already established medical partnerships in Nigeria, working with roughly a dozen clinics. Photos courtesy of Charlotte Nwogwugwu

HIV and Mental Health: School of Nursing Brings Care to Patients in Nigeria through BRAVE Project

6 days ago

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Expanding the Conversation: PATIENTS Program Launches Nationwide Health Equity Initiative

6 months ago

4 min read

Medical Cannabis: UMB ‘Uniquely Set Up’ for Collaboration in New Social Work Dual-Degree Program

12 months ago

4 min read

Rising Concerns: Students Tackle Climate Change and Its Effects on Health in New Elective at UMB

May 13, 2024

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Kade Randall (left), a Standardized Patient, works with University of Maryland School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice students Angela Gale (center) and Cierra Arias to help them better understand how to provide gender-affirming care. Photo by Matthew D’Agostino

Respectful Interactions: Standardized Patients Help Train Future Health Care Workers

December 3, 2023

5 min read

A Study in Outreach: UMSOP Offers Tutoring, Hands-On Learning To Youths

May 2, 2023

6 min read

Branching Out: UMSON Students Offer Health Services to Community at Pratt Library

May 2, 2023

6 min read

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