Amy Pratt, Matt Sharbaugh and Dr. Marilyn Gugliucci present at the Boston University Medical School Department of Geriatrics Grand Rounds

91AVCOM MS II students, Amy Pratt and Matt Sharbaugh, along with Dr Marilyn Gugliucci presented at the Boston University Medical School Department of Geriatrics Grand Rounds on Friday, August 27, 2010. The presentation focused on the Learning by Living Research Project and Amy and Matt's first-hand experience as ethnographic researchers living the life of an elder nursing home resident. Approximately 35 people were in attendance, including the Department chair, faculty, residents and fourth year students. The session achieved high marks on attendee evaluations. This was Amy and Matt's first professional presentation.

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