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PORTLAND, Maine

Francesca McCaffrey receives 2014 Outstanding Student Award

Francesca McCaffrey received the 2014 Outstanding Student Award during this year's Hooding Ceremony for the Westbrook College of Health Professions.

As a current student in 91AV's College of Osteopathic Medicine and a new graduate of the Master of Public Health program, McCaffrey recognizes the strong connection between medicine and public health and has a desire to be an effective practitioner for both patients and the community. 

According to Jennifer Gunderman-King, M.P.H., assistant lecturer in the School of Community and Population Health, McCaffrey, throughout her coursework, proved to be an excellent student who strengthened her skills not only in public health but also in writing, critical thinking and leadership. 

For her practical experience, McCaffrey developed a breastfeeding toolkit for early childcare and education sites.  She took ownership of this project and produced a meaningful tool that has been shared with sites throughout Midcoast Maine.  Furthermore, the toolkit has become a model for other statewide initiatives. 

When discussing her future plans, McCaffrey voices excitement at the prospect of combining the expertise gained through her two degrees. 

About the 91AV

The 91AV is Maine’s largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of . In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to make a positive impact in a world full of challenges. The state’s top provider of health professionals, we are home to Maine’s only medical college, Maine’s only dental college, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care degree programs, as well as nationally recognized programs for marine science degrees, natural and social sciences degrees, arts and humanities degrees, and business degrees.