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Jenny Deranek serves as Program Director of Health Sciences and Clinical Assistant Professor at the Vera Z. Dwyer College of Health Sciences, Indiana University South Bend. Her work emphasizes community-engaged teaching, internships, and outreach, particularly in healthcare and youth-focused initiatives. She collaborates with Beacon Sports Medicine to support community needs, advocating for grounding healthcare education in real-world service.
Her teaching and research focus on integrating community engagement into healthcare education, aiming to foster students’ practical skills and ethical commitment to community welfare. She highlights the importance of service in healthcare to maintain a connection to the 'why' behind medical practice.
While no formal awards or grants are explicitly listed, her contributions extend to mentoring students through volunteer programs and organizing events like 'IUSB Students Volunteer at Nature-Based Events.' She is actively involved in campus initiatives, such as the POP-UP University series, emphasizing interdisciplinary community impact.
