THOMAS GENZALE, JR. '25
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
When Thomas Genzale, Jr. ’25 witnessed his grandfather receiving treatment for a heart attack in 2019, he saw firsthand how effectively the hospital team worked together and the important role that nurses played in the prognosis.
It was because of this experience that Genzale, an honors nursing major and laboratory operations management (LOM) minor, realized that he wanted to become a nurse.
“Every provider my grandfather had caring for him motivated me to want to be there for someone else,” says Genzale. “I have a passion for science and the human body and a desire to give back and care for others, so nursing seemed like a natural fit for me.”
Genzale chose to attend Regis because of the university’s close-knit community, its Catholic identity, and the prestigious reputation of the Young School of Nursing.
Now in his junior year, Genzale has already added two amazing internships to his resume. Thanks to the Flatley Scholars Program, which provides stipends to students with off-campus internships and funded by The Flatley Foundation, Genzale interned at MassGeneral Hospital’s Center for Engineering in Medicine and Surgery (CEMS) at Shriners Hospital.
"Regis has helped me discover who I am, who I want to be, and what I want to do in the future. I have been able to connect with so many peers and mentors at Regis who will help me grow into the health care professional I want to become."
“In this role, I worked to ensure lab safety by doing system function tests, assessing equipment integrity, and ensuring adequate materials were present for research purposes,” says Genzale. “This opportunity has given me a head start in my career by exposing me to the research setting, and I have decided to pursue a career in nursing research."
Genzale also had the opportunity to do an internship at Moderna, where he worked to improve and revamp the RSV medical collaboration site to create a more organized and efficient system. “The internship expanded my horizon, broadened my perspective, and equipped me with a wealth of knowledge that will undoubtedly enhance my ability to provide high-quality care to my patients,” he says.
“Regis has helped me discover who I am, who I want to be, and what I want to do in the future,” says Genzale. "Through all these amazing opportunities I have been so blessed to receive, I have been able to connect with so many peers and mentors that will help me grow into the health care professional I want to become."