05/29/2026
Community, connection and compassion in action 💙
On May 13, volunteers and members of the MD Class of 2029 came together for the Family and Community-Centered Experience program’s annual thank-you reception — celebrating a year of learning that goes far beyond the classroom. Now in its third year, the event honored 22 volunteer family members and more than 120 medical students who have partnered to better understand real-world health experiences and social drivers of health.
“One of the most important things our students hear are stories about doctors the families loved, and maybe some who didn’t make such a good impression. It helps our students determine how to be the kind of doctor they want to be,” said Amanda Caleb, PhD, professor of medical humanities and director of the FCCE program.
