community engaged medicine

Junie Mertus, MS-CEM ’26 Hooding Ceremony Speech

New Master of Science in Community Engaged Medicine graduate Junie Mertus was selected by her classmates to speak on their behalf at the Graduate Studies Hooding Ceremony on May 8, 2026. To follow is Junie’s...

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Bridging Scholarship and Service: Exploring Community-Engaged Medicine

Written by Jody Teel How do we move from understanding health disparities to creating real change? The Healthcare Seminar on Community-Engaged Medicine challenges students to answer that question through hands-on learning, reflection and collaboration. Designed...

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Community Engaged Medicine Program Fosters Curiosity in Student

For as long as she can remember, Eva fostered a deep curiosity for the sciences. As a three-year-old, she would flip through her children’s anatomy book, captivated by the systems of the human body. She...

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Tara Katz, MS-CEM ’24 Hooding Ceremony Speech

New Master of Science in Community Engaged Medicine graduate Tara Katz was selected by her classmates to speak on their behalf at the Graduate Studies Hooding Ceremony on December 18, 2024. To follow is Tara's...

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J. Ashli Neal, MS-CEM ’24 Hooding Ceremony Speech

On May 3, 2024, the Office of Graduate Studies held a Hooding Ceremony to honor our 2024 graduates and their amazing accomplishments. Students in the Master of Science in Community Engaged Medicine chose J. Ashli...

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The Mission of Furman University’s Master of Science in Community Engaged Medicine

[caption id="attachment_498" align="alignleft" width="300"] Director of Furman University's Master of Science in Community Engaged Medicine program, Dr. Rachael Bowers.[/caption] Furman University's podcast, "Go Further," recently delved into the heart of the institution's groundbreaking Master of...

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Furman University’s Go Further Podcast Wraps Up Season 3

[caption id="attachment_540" align="alignright" width="318"] Go Further cohost, Graduate Assistant, and Master of Arts in Strategic Design student, Simran Goel.[/caption] Furman University's Go Further podcast wrapped up last semester (fall 2023) with a solid season finale,...

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Furman University Graduate Assistantship: Looking Forward with Graduate Assistants

In the diverse landscape of higher education at Furman University, the role of a graduate assistant is not just a job, but an immersive experience that paves the way for future success. It offers a...

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FoodShare: A Community Engaged Medicine Partnership with Furman

   In higher education, the focus often extends beyond the classroom, and Furman embraces this philosophy. One remarkable program offered by Furman University is the Master of Science in Community Engaged Medicine (MSCEM), which takes...

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Mental Health During the Covid Pandemic

Mental health is often an overlooked subject during times of quarantine. Furman Master of Science in Community Engaged Medicine Alum and Greenville County Paramedic Jill Gravley gives her thoughts on how everyone can take part...

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Alumni Spotlight: Jill Gravley (MSCEM ’20)

Furman Master of Science in Community Engaged Medicine Alum and Greenville County Paramedic Jill Gravley ('20) talked about her interest in community health an experiences in Furman's MSCEM Program. When did you first become interested...

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Graduates Gain Insight on Careers in Healthcare Through Community Engaged Medicine Seminar

Connecting students with practical applications of effective community healthcare is at the heart of Furman University’s M.S. in Community Engaged Medicine (MSCEM). Through a semesterly healthcare seminar course, students have the opportunity to hear from...

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