Alumni in Medicine: Genevieve Maquilan, M.D. ’02

• Radiation Oncologist
• Mass General Cancer Center at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton, MA
• Instructor in Radiation Oncology, Harvard Medical School
• M.D. University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
• A.B. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University

Describe your responsibilities and day-to-day work.
As a radiation oncologist, I use ionizing radiation to treat patients with a range of cancer diagnoses. Each day, I am involved in tasks such as seeing new patients in consultation, follow-up visits, and working on radiation treatment plans.

What is the most rewarding part of your work?
The most rewarding part of my work is the role I am privileged to take in providing someone comfort and hope during what can be one of the biggest challenges faced in their lives.

How did your passion for medicine/health care begin and were there any specific experiences that had an impact on you?
My parents are both physicians, and learning about their experiences taking pivotal roles in people’s lives brought me to the realization that I wanted to provide this service to others as well.

How has your Moorestown Friends education served you in your career and life?
My education at Moorestown Friends allowed me to become more present to my goals and values, as well as demonstrated the importance and impact of acts of service.

Do you have any additional MFS stories or memories you would like to share that were influential in your life?
I am thankful to this day for the sense of community that I felt during my time at MFS, built by my teachers and fellow students, that I strive to continually incorporate into my life.

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