Dr. Sanjay Gupta Addresses Methodist University Symposium
by KAREN POPPELE
The answer to
the question, "Is
there a doctor in the
house?" will be a
resounding, "Yes!"
during the second
annual Undergraduate
Research and Creativity
Symposium at Methodist
University.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
practicing neurosurgeon
and chief medical
correspondent for
CNN, will present
Medicine and Media on
Wednesday, April 17 in
Reeves Auditorium on
the university campus.
While the event is free
and limited seating
will be open to the
public, advanced tickets
are required.
Gupta's presentation
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's chief medical correspondent, will
as keynote speaker
speak at Methodist University on April, 17.
of the symposium,
which has expanded
from a one-day event
in 2012 to a weeklong event this year, marks the inaugural lecture of
the Presidential Lecture Series. In a recent press release on the event,
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Methodist University president Dr. Ben Hancock acknowledged that the
series, made possible through the generosity of community partners and
individuals, "strives to bring renowned national experts to the campus and
community, emphasizing signature programs at
Methodist University."
Pam McEvoy, director of Public Affairs for Methodist University,
explained that the series is part of the "MU Journey."
"Last year, when Dr. Hancock was inaugurated, it was his vision to
bring speakers to campus for the students to engage with the students
and the community," said McEvoy. "This is part of Dr. Hancock's vision
of the MU journey that allows students the opportunity to say, 'Whoa,
Dr. Gupta came my sophomore year!' And this event falls in nicely with
the symposium because we are launching our health sciences program.
Dr. Hancock thought Dr. Gupta would be a good fit."
The new School of Health Sciences includes the Applied Exercise
Science, Athletic Training, Health Care Administration, Nursing and
Physician Assistant programs.
In addition to his lecture, the multiple Emmy-award-winning chief
medical correspondent for CNN will be meeting in informal chats
with health-science students and potential preceptors and healthcare
administrators who are further along in the program, noted McEvoy.
"Throughout his time with us," McEvoy said, "we will have students
with him. We have what we call Leadership Fellows who will be integrated
into what he's doing."
For more information on the lecture and tickets, please contact
McEvoy at (910) 630-7043, Director of Marketing and
Communications Maria Brunson at (910) 630-7114
or Assistant Director
KAREN POPPELE, Contributing Writer.
of Marketing and
Communications Roxana Ross COMMENTS? editor@upandcomingweekly.com
at (910) 630-7292.
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