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Symposium panelists, from left to right: Russell Phillips, Charles Grim, Bisola Ojikutu, Bill Anoatubby, Judith Steinberg, Denise Octavia Smith, and David Duong.

On Jan. 18, the Harvard Medical School Center for Primary Care hosted a symposium to amplify voices and facilitate discussion around community collaborations to achieve equitable health care access in seemingly disparate communities like Boston and the Chickasaw Nation.

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All nine 2023 VRIP interns stand in front of the large marble wall by Harvard Medical School.

For most first- and-second year medical students, the chance to conduct real-world experiments, network with world-class researchers, and learn from Harvard faculty is only a dream. This summer, nine medical students have the opportunity to live that dream. This summer’s annual cohort of students won’t be spending this summer in their hometowns; instead, they’re currently paired with mentors across Harvard Medical School (HMS), learning firsthand the ins and outs of conducting clinical and translational research.