Drive to Thrive Geisinger School of Medicine that they can simplify Dr. Byerley, this means Scholars who have 2024 was a consequen- it for their patients. We believe the best place to deploy that knowledge is in the primary care setting. That's where we can best assess the entirety of each patient - down to their DNA and so- cial determinants tial year for Geisinger College of Health Sciences as it began to execute its five-year plan informed by our communities' needs. The work is led by Ju- lie Byerley, MD, MPH, Geisinger's chief academic officer and Geisinger College's president. "Our five-year plan is called Drive to THRIVE," she said. "THRIVE means Transforming Health through Research, Inspiration, Value and Education. But our intent is to help our communities thrive in the literal sense - with an abundance of good health and even enhanced economic opportunity." Precision Medicine The heart of that work, Dr. Byerley said, is making the complex easy. "Modern healthcare in the U.S. is complicat- ed," she said. Maybe we can't change that, but we can train future healthcare providers to have such deep knowl- edge of the system and then focus on keeping that patient healthy and thriving." "When we talk about DNA, we're talking about pre- cision medicine," Dr. Byerley ex- plained. "With our groundbreaking MyCode project, precision medi- cine is a unique strength of Geis- inger. One goal of our college is to leverage Geisinger strengths that directly benefit patients. That's more research in the primary care setting and an emphasis on the power of primary care in teaching. Julie Byerley, M.D., M.P.H dedicated themselves to two things: primary care and staying here to deliver care after they graduate." been taught to base their analysis in pri- mary care values, like appreciating the whole person and under- standing and under- Dr. Byerley noted with standing the complexi- President of Geisinger School of Medicine why this year we intro- Our Students duced a new master's degree in genetic counseling.". Precision medicine is also an important pillar of the College's plan to build a prima- ry care center of excel- lence." According to "Our community can clearly see this focus when they realize how we are using our re- sources," she said. Up to 45 medical students per class in a class _ of about 115 are Abigail Geisinger pride that with the Class of 2024, Geis- inger Commonwealth School of Medicine has now graduated more than 1,000 physi- cians. "Not all of them are primary care doc- tors," she said. "But every one of them has ties of healthcare systems. These are the values that make better health easier." a Family Medicine Residency Program, a regional campus of our medical school and a first-of-its- kind-in-Pennsylvania residency program in preventive medicine, Lewistown is now the perfect place to analyze and solve the health disparity issues Lewistown Cam- faced by similar com- pus Geisinger School of Nursing in Lewistown is another vital part of the College's strategic plan for thriving communi- ties. Enrollment has increased 58% and more research is being integrated into nursing education pro- grams. This work is integral to the College's vision to build a world-class program in rural medicine in the Geis- inger footprint. "Although the hub is in Lewistown, this work benefits rural communities throughout our re- gion and beyond," Dr. Byerley said. "With the nursing school, munities nationwide." Thriving also includes economic opportunity, and Geisinger Col- lege is addressing that need with its Pathway Programs, which help disadvantaged local students understand the wealth of career options in healthcare and how to navigate the complexities of the application process. "The infrastructure we are building with our strategic plan goes beyond a five-year window," Dr. Byerley said. "Our goal is to build a lasting academ- ic medicine presence that will elevate our communities and help our neighbors thrive for many years to come." Drive to Thrive Geisinger School of Medicine that they can simplify Dr. Byerley , this means Scholars who have 2024 was a consequen- it for their patients . We believe the best place to deploy that knowledge is in the primary care setting . That's where we can best assess the entirety of each patient - down to their DNA and so- cial determinants tial year for Geisinger College of Health Sciences as it began to execute its five - year plan informed by our communities ' needs . The work is led by Ju- lie Byerley , MD , MPH , Geisinger's chief academic officer and Geisinger College's president . " Our five - year plan is called Drive to THRIVE , " she said . " THRIVE means Transforming Health through Research , Inspiration , Value and Education . But our intent is to help our communities thrive in the literal sense - with an abundance of good health and even enhanced economic opportunity . " Precision Medicine The heart of that work , Dr. Byerley said , is making the complex easy . " Modern healthcare in the U.S. is complicat- ed , " she said . Maybe we can't change that , but we can train future healthcare providers to have such deep knowl- edge of the system and then focus on keeping that patient healthy and thriving . " " When we talk about DNA , we're talking about pre- cision medicine , " Dr. Byerley ex- plained . " With our groundbreaking MyCode project , precision medi- cine is a unique strength of Geis- inger . One goal of our college is to leverage Geisinger strengths that directly benefit patients . That's more research in the primary care setting and an emphasis on the power of primary care in teaching . Julie Byerley , M.D. , M.P.H dedicated themselves to two things : primary care and staying here to deliver care after they graduate . " been taught to base their analysis in pri- mary care values , like appreciating the whole person and under- standing and under- Dr. Byerley noted with standing the complexi- President of Geisinger School of Medicine why this year we intro- Our Students duced a new master's degree in genetic counseling . " . Precision medicine is also an important pillar of the College's plan to build a prima- ry care center of excel- lence . " According to " Our community can clearly see this focus when they realize how we are using our re- sources , " she said . Up to 45 medical students per class in a class _ of about 115 are Abigail Geisinger pride that with the Class of 2024 , Geis- inger Commonwealth School of Medicine has now graduated more than 1,000 physi- cians . " Not all of them are primary care doc- tors , " she said . " But every one of them has ties of healthcare systems . These are the values that make better health easier . " a Family Medicine Residency Program , a regional campus of our medical school and a first - of - its- kind - in - Pennsylvania residency program in preventive medicine , Lewistown is now the perfect place to analyze and solve the health disparity issues Lewistown Cam- faced by similar com- pus Geisinger School of Nursing in Lewistown is another vital part of the College's strategic plan for thriving communi- ties . Enrollment has increased 58 % and more research is being integrated into nursing education pro- grams . This work is integral to the College's vision to build a world - class program in rural medicine in the Geis- inger footprint . " Although the hub is in Lewistown , this work benefits rural communities throughout our re- gion and beyond , " Dr. Byerley said . " With the nursing school , munities nationwide . " Thriving also includes economic opportunity , and Geisinger Col- lege is addressing that need with its Pathway Programs , which help disadvantaged local students understand the wealth of career options in healthcare and how to navigate the complexities of the application process . " The infrastructure we are building with our strategic plan goes beyond a five - year window , " Dr. Byerley said . " Our goal is to build a lasting academ- ic medicine presence that will elevate our communities and help our neighbors thrive for many years to come . "