STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Student Spotlight: Jack Donaghue, MD/MBA '26
Jack Donaghue grew up in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where he was surrounded by physicians affiliated with Penn State’s hospital and medical school, offering him an early glimpse into the world of medicine. But it wasn’t just proximity that inspired him. It was the growing sense that medicine was the ideal intersection of his skills and passions.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Student Spotlight: Vivianna Lindley, MPH '26
For Vivianna Lindley, public health isn’t just a career path, it’s a calling born from personal roots. Growing up, Vivianna describes surviving challenges of isolation, economic insecurity, abuse, and lack of formal education. It wasn’t until she began working at her local public health department as an adult that she discovered the framework that would give language to her lived experience.
AROUND CAMPUS
Geisel Welcomes Inaugural MS in Implementation Science Cohort
On September 9, Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine marked a historic milestone by welcoming the inaugural class of its Master of Science in Implementation Science program, the first standalone program of its kind in the world. Designed as a fully online degree, the MSIS program prepares leaders to bridge the gap between research and real-world application, equipping students to transform evidence-based innovations into everyday practice.
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Student Spotlight: Kenechukwu Sibeudu MS’26
Kenechukwu Sibeudu’s path to health data science began with an introductory biostatistics class during her undergraduate studies, a first exposure to the power of data in healthcare. That interest deepened after graduation, when she began working in the life sciences industry.
AROUND CAMPUS
Dartmouth Geisel Launches New MS in Health Data Science Online Program and Welcomes Inaugural Cohort
On Thursday, September 11, the Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine warmly welcomed 21 students to the inaugural cohort of its new Master of Science in Health Data Science Online program. This fully online degree is designed to be completed over 21 months, with students engaging deeply in one course at a time. The program structure is designed to provide flexibility for working professionals.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Student Spotlight: Andre Armero, MD-PhD ’31
What sparked Andre Armero’s path to medicine wasn’t just science; it was humanity. Now an MD-PhD student at Dartmouth, he is blending patient care with research to ask deeper questions and improve outcomes, all while staying grounded by nature and curiosity.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Student Spotlight: Miranda Lee-Foltz, MD/MPH ’26
From volunteering at a dermatology clinic to researching health equity in rural communities, Miranda Lee-Foltz is combining medicine and public health to drive systemic change. At Dartmouth, she’s found a place where community, collaboration, and the outdoors fuel both her studies and her sense of balance.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Student Spotlight: Fares Awa, MD’26
For Fares Awa, the journey to medicine was shaped by his father’s perseverance and a belief in the power of community. Now a fourth-year student at Geisel, Fares is pursuing a future in surgery, driven by mentorship, meaningful clinical experiences, and a passion for health equity.
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Student Spotlight: Stefano F. Rozental, MD ’26
For Stefano F. Rozental, a fourth-year MD student at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, the path to medicine wasn’t defined by a single moment of clarity. Instead, it was shaped by a series of meaningful experiences that reinforced his interest in the field.
EDUCATION
Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine Launches Partnership with City Year to Expand Access to Health Sciences Education
The Geisel School of Medicine has announced a new partnership with City Year, offering a 30% tuition discount to qualified City Year AmeriCorps members, alumni, and staff for master’s programs in Public Health and Health Sciences.
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There is a 28% projected increase in data science jobs through 2026.