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Why Choose NHS?

  • Stairwell at St. Mary's Hall Georgetown University is located in the nation's capital making it accessible to countless government and non-government resources that provide a rich academic life for students.
  • Georgetown is deeply rooted in the Catholic faith and Jesuit tradition.
  • A deep commitment to outreach and community service is showcased by students in NHS.
  • Dedication to research and technological advancement keeps the School on the cutting edge.
  • Academics are rigorous and challenging , while students and faculty maintain a caring and mentoring relationship.
  • NHS emphasizes moving evidence-based research into practice as quickly as possible.
  • Interdisciplinary research and practice constantly pushes change and prompts innovation.
  • NHS has career resources specifically for NHS students.
  • NHS boasts faculty members who are competitive for awards and grants for research and projects from government agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
  • NHS facilities are state-of-the-art: Complete renovation of St. Mary's Hall makes it the most technologically advanced classroom building on campus, and the Discovery Center, completed in January 2006, is the newest basic science and research labs on campus. Take a virtual tour.
  • Georgetown is an undergraduate-focused institution where over 99% of classes are taught by professors, not TAs, and students have access to world-renowned faculty and are able to conduct research alongside these faculty.
  • NHS offers flexibility within each of its four majors as well as an interdisciplinary approach integrating business, research, international scope, and clinical/internship experience.


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