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Title: Empathy in Medicine Initiative EIMI Launches Student Chapter Program for High School and College Students

United States, 26th Feb 2026 —Empathy in Medicine Initiative (EIMI), a student-led nonprofit based in Great Neck, New York, today announced the launch of its Student Chapter Program for high school and college students. The program provides a structured way for students who are interested in healthcare to start empathy- and communication-focused clubs and community projects. EIMI provides student groups with practical resources like toolkits, templates, and communication scripts.“Our goal is to instill an ethos of empathy in the entire healthcare ecosystem,” explained Kevin Lin, Founder and Director of EIMI. “This is a process that starts with educating the people who work in the healthcare system, from end to end. However, in our view, empathy in healthcare shouldn't require extensive training programs. Rather, small, practical tools can make a meaningful difference in patient care and clinician well-being. Our mission is to operationalize these ideas.”As Lin further noted, many of today’s high school and college students want to assume meaningful roles in healthcare. Their goals range from entering professional careers to serving as advocates and volunteers—or even simply serving as a family care provider. This latter unpaid workload is increasingly common in American households as the Baby Boom generation continues to age, which places a caregiving burden on younger family members. A desire for empathy is common in such healthcare-related leadership and service, but the world of health education lacks a clear structure and high-quality materials. EIMI addresses this deficit by lowering the barrier to starting sustainable, measurable initiatives centered on patient-centered communication and compassionate care. The Imp...

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