School of Medicine Impact Report Fall 2019

Dear Medical Alumni and Friends,

Greetings from the Hilltop! We are well underway in educating the 169th class of medical Hoyas, many of whom are directly impacted by your ongoing philanthropic commitment to cura personalis, our shared value in “care of the whole person.”

More than 2,100 alumni, parents, and friends supported scholarship funding within the past year, providing an average annual award of $18,000 to our students with documented financial need. Your generosity in offsetting the daunting costs of a 4-year degree—more than $245,000 in tuition and fees—helps make Georgetown a compelling choice for some of the best and brightest.

This year, we offered need-based awards to four-out-of-ten students in a class of extraordinary achievers. In fact, this class is among the top 10 most selective medical classes in the United States in 2019.

I appreciate your continued devotion to Jesuit traditions, to educating doctors who elevate the principle of service and—most gratefully—thank you for ensuring that all who are qualified can attend the School of Medicine, and join us in our rewarding work as medical Hoyas.

Stephen Ray Mitchell, M.D. (MBA’13)
Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics
Dean for Medical Education

Points of Pride

A White-Coat Welcome for the Class of 2023

Medical Student Wins Grand Prize at Medicine Hacking Competition

With Gratitude

Thanks to dedicated donors like you, Karin Collins (M’20), was awarded a medical scholarship. She graduated this past May and is looking to complete her residency in Emergency Medicine. As a newly graduated Hoya, Karin looks back fondly on her decision to come to Georgetown.

“When I got accepted from the waitlist, I had an important decision to make: do I, as an Oregonian, decide to move across the country and start afresh? Or do I continue my education in Oregon and stay within my comfort zone? Looking back, the reason I chose the former was two-fold. First, I noticed that the culture of GUSOM was one built on community and care for one another. Secondly, I recognized that the opportunities that would be afforded me by attending GUSOM would be countless. I am so glad I made that decision and look forward to the days when I will see my fellow M’20 Hoyas all over the world changing the face of medicine.”

Without your sustaining investment in the School of Medicine, students like Karin might not have access to the world-class education GUSOM provides.

“This scholarship reminds me of the crowd of people who have invested in and believed in me along the way—teachers, parents, friends, mentors, financial aid advisors, and selfless donors like you. Your gift will impact countless people and patients as it allows us to focus on the pursuit of our dreams rather than the repayment of tuition. Thank you for believing in us and choosing to express that through your incredible generosity and kindness.”

Why I Give…

Supporting the Georgetown University School of Medicine is an important part of the lives of many of our donors. Here is what three Hoyas have to say about the importance of philanthropy.

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  • “Georgetown School of Medicine provided me with everything I needed to become the highly skilled physician I am today. It is really important for me to give back. I know so many others feel the same way. My hope is that current and soon-to-be medical students have everything they need as well. It has been an honor to be part of this Georgetown family; giving back will help many others.”

— Tamika Auguste, M.D. (M’00, R’04)

  • “Georgetown has played such a large role in our lives, and we are both so grateful. We recognize the superior education we received at Georgetown, and we give to help alleviate the financial burden of new medical students. In the current tumultuous climate of medicine, studying and practicing has many barriers; however, the strain of debt should not be one of them.”

— Marc Antonetti, M.D. (C’93, M’97, Parent’21), and Kathleen Antonetti, M.D. (B’90, M’97, Parent’21)

  • “In medicine these days, we talk a lot about patient-centered care, but Georgetown has been teaching this for ages, with its guiding principle of cura personalis. I am immensely proud of the mission of the School of Medicine every time I meet one of its graduates. That is why I am passionate about support for Georgetown medical scholarships.”

— James “Pat” Herlihy (M’84)

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