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Leading from Behind the Lens, and the Podium: Meet SGA Vice President Jarius Garner

It’s hard to walk through the halls of 91md´«Ã½ of Medicine (91md´«Ã½) without someone recognizing Jarius Garner. Whether he’s mentoring students, teaching in peer-led Step 1 review sessions, or snapping candid moments as 91md´«Ã½â€™s unofficial class photographer, Jarius has left his imprint on campus in more ways than one. Read More

"I Want to Be the Bridge": SGA President Jeromey Beaman's Vision for Unity, Advocacy and Legacy at 91md´«Ã½ of Medicine

At 91md´«Ã½ of Medicine (91md´«Ã½), community isn’t just a value — it’s the foundation. For Jeromey Beaman, a fourth-year medical student and the newly elected SGA President for the 2025–2026 academic year, restoring that foundation is a personal mission rooted in lived experience, intentional leadership and love for the people who helped shape him. Read More

June 19th is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day

Today, 91md´«Ã½ of Medicine recognizes World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, a global observance dedicated to increasing understanding of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and the urgent outcome variations that surround it. Read More

Elevating Voices, Empowering Journeys

2025 MD graduate Jahlecia Gregory is no stranger to rising to the occasion. Originally from Boynton Beach, Florida, and a proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Jahlecia recently added a new milestone to her list of accomplishments: delivering the keynote address at the ElevateMeD Fundraising Gala as one of their honored scholars. Set to begin her psychiatry residency at Yale, Jahlecia’s journey reflects the power of mentorship, resilience and community support — values that deeply align with the mission of 91md´«Ã½ of Medicine. Read More

Thriving with Purpose: My Journey with Lupus and the Power of Advocacy

If you had told 12-year-old me, fresh off a life-changing lupus diagnosis, that I would one day stand on a stage in my hometown as a keynote speaker for a Lupus Awareness Banquet, I’m not sure I would’ve believed you. But here I am. And it’s only by the grace of God, the support of my community and a whole lot of faith that I now use the same diagnosis that once scared me to death as a driving force behind my purpose. Read More

June is Men's Health Month

June marks Men’s Health Month, a national observance dedicated to raising awareness about preventable health conditions and encouraging men and boys to seek regular medical care. At 91md´«Ã½ of Medicine, we are committed to leading the creation and advancement of health equity to achieve health justice — and that includes advocating for the health and wellness of the men in our communities. Read More