January’s Medical Student Grand Rounds at DHMC, featured four Geisel School of Medicine students who shared a systematic review to determine whether hyperosmolar therapy targeting a specific serum sodium level improves neurological outcomes, examined whether elevated FGF23 is associated with changes in bone structure and function following kidney injury, and tested parameters of nanoscale architecture leading to the development of antifibrotic glaucoma drainage implants to reduce post operative fibrosis.
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UPDATED—New Geisel Enrichment Course Explores Medical Comics
Medical Comics, also known as graphic medicine, is the intersection between the medium of comics and the discourse of healthcare—this accessible format for conveying serious information has the power to create awareness and lasting change in attitudes and experiences of patients and healthcare providers.
Geisel’s Annual Service Gala & Silent Auction Raises Funds for Upper Valley Haven
Geisel School of Medicine’s 2026 Service Gala & Silent Auction to benefit the Upper Valley Haven raised more than $2,000. “The event was a big success,” says Alexander Walkon MED’27, one of the organizers. Those gathered enjoyed a festive atmosphere and good food as they socialized and bid on auction items donated by students, staff, and faculty.
Geisel Celebrates Inaugural Gallery Space
The Geisel School of Medicine community recently celebrated the opening of an art gallery in its Medical and Health Sciences Student Lounge.
Geisel Professor Receives IES Fellow Award
For his pioneering work in electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), the International EPR/ESR Society (IES) has awarded its 2026 IES Fellow Award to Periannan Kuppusamy, MSc, PhD, a professor of radiology and of medicine at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine and member of the Translational Engineering in Cancer Research Program at Dartmouth Cancer Center.
Geisel Academy Prepares Faculty for AI & Scholarship in Healthcare Education
As generative AI rapidly transforms healthcare delivery and medical education, faculty need practical skills to guide students in using these new tools responsibly.
Celebrating Community and Excellence at Geisel’s 2026 MLK Service Awards
The Geisel School of Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement (DICE) honored the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy during its fourth annual, “I AM THE DREAM: Past, Present and Future” service awards luncheon on January 19. The annual event recognizes individuals or organizations who have strengthened communities and created solutions to social problems, advancing King’s vision of a “beloved community.” This year’s theme, Building Community and Uniting a Nation, is a blueprint for action—guiding programming, fueling outreach, and anchoring DICE’s commitment to building the community King envisioned.
Geisel Community Rings in the New Year in Style
Thanks to everyone who joined us for Geisel’s annual New Year’s event at Top of the Hop last week. We had an incredible turnout with over 400 members of our Geisel community gathered together fun, great food, and good company. A special thank you to Dr. Rowley Hazard, whose music […]
Two Geisel Students Present Research at National and International Conferences
Divya Kaushal, MS MPH’26, alongside Julie Taylor, MD, MSc, associate dean for medical education, interim chair of community and family medicine and professor of medical education, Frances Lim-Liberty, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics and of medical education, and Deborah Hoffer, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics and of medical education, presented Geisel’s innovative longitudinal curriculum threads in Child Development, Health and Illness, Nutrition, and Health Equity at the Bright Start International Conference in London, England. The conference convened educators, early-childhood specialists, physicians, researchers and policymakers from around the world, fostering a dynamic atmosphere for interdisciplinary learning and collaboration.
Kimberlee Labonte Appointed Executive Director of Development
The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth is pleased to announce the appointment of Kimberlee (“Kim”) Labonte as its new Executive Director of Development. A seasoned fundraising leader with more than two decades of experience across higher education, academic medicine, public health, and the arts, Labonte will guide Geisel’s philanthropic strategy and development programs in support of the school’s mission to improve lives through research, education, and clinical excellence.









