Competitive swimming taught Ika Kovacikova ’20 about the importance of teamwork and shared success. It also taught her to never give up on a challenge—a skill she brings to medical school and believes will serve her well when taking care of patients.
Articles by: Susan Green
Geisel School of Medicine Emeritus Professor Roger Smith Dies
Roger P. Smith, PhD, Irene Heinz Given Professor of Pharmacology Emeritus at Geisel School of Medicine, died January 22, 2018.
Geisel Students Advocate for Single Payer Healthcare System
Second-year Geisel students Alex Doering, Reza Hessabi, and David Lakomy testified on behalf of House Bill 1241, a proposal to study the feasibility of a single payer healthcare system in New Hampshire.
Patrick Tolosky ’21: Simple Pleasures
First-year Geisel medical student Patrick Tolosky believes empowerment through health and wellbeing can be an effective avenue toward breaking the cycle of poverty—it’s why he wants to become a physician.
Prominent Neuroscientist and Advocate Ben Barres MED ’79 Dies
Ben Barres, MD, PhD MED ’79, an internationally renowned neuroscientist and outspoken advocate for equality and inclusion in science, died December 27, 2017 in Palo Alto, CA.
Using Social Media Big Data to Combat Prescription Drug Crisis
A Dartmouth-led study found that social media big data can be used to understand communication and behavioral patterns related to prescription drug abuse.
Bill Eidtson: Informal Modes of Education
When Bill Eidtson, Geisel’s director of learning support and accessibility services, talks about his interest in education, the conversation is punctuated with lively observations on educational technology and satire, which on the surface appear to be unrelated. However, he believes they can help people develop critical thinking skills.
HotSpot Study Shines New Light on the Granite State’s Opioid Crisis
Geisel researchers take a close look at New Hampshire’s complex opioid epidemic, and one city’s novel response.
Geisel Students Confront Granite State’s Opioid Epidemic
Project 439 seeks to stem the rising tide of opioid overdose deaths in New Hampshire while helping those struggling with substance abuse protect their health.
Student Spotlight—Vivian Bhushan ’20: Determination and Grit
Vivian Bhushan wants to help those living in humble circumstance lead healthier lives.