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First-year medical students volunteer in urban gardens

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The Washington University Record recently reported on a volunteer opportunity for first-year medical students, allowing them to volunteer at City Seeds Urban Farm through Gateway Greening.

First-year medical student Kai Jones (right) talks with classmate Emma Winkler as they place fence posts at City Seeds Urban Farm in St. Louis. Also shown are fellow students Connor Lia (blue hat) and Yusuf Jordan (white hat).
First-year medical student Kai Jones (right) talks with classmate Emma Winkler as they place fence posts at City Seeds Urban Farm in St. Louis. Also shown are fellow students Connor Lia (blue hat) and Yusuf Jordan (white hat).

The experience tied together some of what the students learned during the Washington University Medical Plunge (WUMP), which addressed community health issues including food insecurity and malnutrition.