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Student Spotlight: Chris Buchholz, MPH ’27

A career spanning aviation, organizational leadership, and public service has given Chris Buchholz, MPH ’27, a distinct perspective on the importance of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. As a squadron commander involved in aerial search and rescue, Buchholz led teams on missions supporting COVID-19 vaccine distribution during the pandemic, while supporting the Armed Forces Blood Program. These experiences expanded his understanding of public health and inspired him to explore how his professional background could contribute to improving health outcomes.

Student Spotlight: Taylor Miller, MD ’27

The desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others has guided Taylor Miller, a fourth-year medical student at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, throughout her path to medicine. Miller was initially drawn to the intersection of science, innovation, and technology, as well as the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team united by the common goal of providing excellent patient care.

Student Spotlight: Jillian Melbourne, MS in Health Data Science ’26

A New Chapter Begins: Geisel Welcomes New Master’s Students

Incoming students in Geisel’s residential Master of Science programs in Epidemiology, Health Data Science, and Medical Informatics gathered at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center on September 11 for a full day of orientation. The program introduced students to their new academic community, campus resources, and the faculty and staff who will support them throughout the year.

Student Spotlight: Xavier Emmanuelli Takam Kamga, MD ’2027

Xavier Emmanuelli Takam Kamga’s interest in medicine began at an early age, shaped by his love of science and a desire to serve. Xavier became increasingly drawn to medicine, as he felt it offered an opportunity to accompany people through some of life’s most vulnerable moments.

Alumni Spotlight: Ovya Ganesan MPH’21 MED’26

Ovya Ganesan MPH’21 MED’26 is a surgical resident at Mass General Brigham–Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, where she is building on the clinical and public health education she gained at Dartmouth.

Geisel Welcomes New Health Sciences and Medical Students

A new academic year at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine has begun. This summer, incoming students in the Master of Public Health (MPH), MS in Healthcare Research, and MD programs gathered for orientation, beginning their individual journeys and shared experience as members of the Dartmouth community.

Alumni Spotlight: Jamie Beaton, MS’26

Jamie Beaton has built his career around expanding access to education, first through college admissions counseling organization Crimson Education, and most recently through public education initiatives in his native New Zealand. Beaton is driven by the belief that education has the power to transform individual lives while creating opportunities that ripple across communities.

Alumni Spotlight: Chiamaka Agali, MPH '26

Supporting refugees and displaced communities has been a driving force throughout Chiamaka Agali's life, shaping her education, career, and most recently a research project focused on strengthening maternal mental health care for refugee mothers in Jordan.

Building Better Systems Through Implementation Science: Terry Flood, MS ’26

Dr. Terry Flood shares how a career spanning military service, healthcare administration, engineering, and systems integration ultimately led him to Dartmouth's Master of Science in Implementation Science program, where he found the framework to advance the work he had been doing for decades.