Submissions open for the 2026 PHR National Student Conference

Submissions are now open for abstracts and award nominations for the 2026 PHR National Student Conference! Students and healthcare professionals are invited to showcase their human rights research at the annual meeting. The submission form will close February 21, 2026. Self-nominations for awards are welcome. Please share with your chapters and networks! Submit an abstract

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Campus Kudos for the week of Feb. 16

Shout out to our latest Campus Kudos honorees! Perry Alexandrides, Government and External Affairs, was recognized for sharing donuts… and camaraderie: “Perry very kindly brought Whitehouse Donuts to share with the Strategy Office after an event. Even though he is now in a new office location, we appreciate that he still drops by and provides

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Student Research Spotlight: Abigail Schwenk

Second-year medical student Abigail Schwenk shared results from her quality improvement project in the Leroy A. Rodgers, M.D., Family Medicine Preceptorship Program last summer.

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Clinical faculty member appointed to Federal Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services

Dr. Sara Whittingham’s appointment underscores NEOMED’s growing national presence in neurodegenerative research and its commitment to improving the lives of individuals living with Parkinson’s disease.

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NEOMED faculty member Dr. Sara Whittingham appointed to federal Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services

Sara Ann Whittingham, M.D., a clinical faculty member at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) and Air Force veteran who is also living with Parkinson’s disease, has been appointed to the

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Early matches announced for medical students

Congratulations to the fourth-year medical students matching into urology and ophthalmology, who have been notified of their residency placements.

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Medical student honored in commissioning ceremony

First-year medical student Subi Simmons, a member of the United States Navy, was honored with a commissioning ceremony in the Purple Star Military Lounge on Friday, Feb. 6.

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Campus Kudos for the week of Feb. 9

Shout out to our latest Campus Kudos honorees! Liz Backus, Strategy, was recognized for her willingness to help. “Liz is ALWAYS willing to help when asked! She is very knowledgeable and has a great personality! Makes learning fun!!!!” Patrick Grealis, Information Technology, was recognized for his responsiveness. “Pat is always very responsive and helpful when

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Student Research Spotlight: Jacob Fay

Third-year medical student Jacob Fay found inspiration for a research project in his love of music.

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Students gather to give back to the community

Seventy students from 15 campus organizations recently led a health fair at an Akron church.

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