May 12, 2021

Distressing COVID Scenes From India Inspire Medical Student to Take Action

With much of her extended family still living in Bangalore, Noor Shaik sparked an effort that has already seen pallets of PPE donations collected.

May 11, 2021

Celebrating the Class of 2021

Graduating students reflect on their time at Jefferson as they look ahead to bright futures.

May 7, 2021

Students at the Forefront of Jefferson’s Vaccination Effort

Along with administering vaccines, students help with community outreach.

May 7, 2021

Creativity Sparkles at Celebration of Innovation

Seven student projects stem from interdisciplinary collaborations across the University.

May 3, 2021

Can Too Much Positivity Be a Negative?

By presenting an unrealistically perfect world online and in life, you may harm others with your “toxic positivity.”

April 30, 2021

Breaking the Chain of Hepatitis B Infection

Dr. Hie-Won Hann connects with patients using stories, education and research, making strides on a stealthy disease.

April 23, 2021

Jefferson Hosts Virtual Sensory-Friendly Zumba

Participants could adjust the volume and brightness in response to their sensitivities.

April 22, 2021

A Lost Dementia Patient Finds Her Way Back Home

Medical students were faced with the difficulties of reuniting a dementia patient with their family.

April 21, 2021

Rehab Heroes

Occupational and physical therapists relate to and inspire patients, whether in everyday circumstances or on groundbreaking clinical trials.

April 14, 2021

Making Conversations About Mental Health Mainstream

A Jefferson medical student uses social media to create educational content about mental health and illness, breaking stigma and barriers to getting help.

April 12, 2021

Lessons in Destigmatizing Harm-Reduction Efforts

A Master of Public Health student reflects on a class project focused on ‘compassionate and supportive’ ways to help those struggling with addiction.