Announcements

Dr. Rachel Brem speaking from a podium
Dr. Rachel Brem Recognized by Tigerlily Foundation, Living in Pink for Breast Cancer Contributions
Rachel Brem, M.D., director of the Breast Imaging and Intervention Center, vice chair of radiology, and professor of radiology, was recognized by the Tigerlily Foundation and Living in Pink for her contributions to breast cancer care, advocacy, and research.
Leslie Bishop Tarver posing for a portrait
Leslie Bishop Tarver Selected for AACAP Summer Medical Student Fellowship
Leslie Bishop Tarver, a fourth-year medical student at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, was selected for the Summer Medical Student Fellowship Program, supported by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry’s (AACAP) Campaign for America’s Kids.
Professor Howard Straker demonstrating on a mannequin with students
ARC-PA Grants the GW SMHS Physician Assistant Program National Accreditation for the Next Seven Years
The Department of Physician Assistant Studies at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences recently completed its reaccreditation process with the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) and will remain nationally accredited…
Joyce Maring posing for a portrait
Joyce Maring Appointed as Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy and Health Care Sciences
The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences is pleased to announce that Joyce Maring, DPT, Ed.D., has been appointed as the chair of the Department of Physical Therapy and Health Care Sciences.
Dr. Henry Kaminski posing for a portrait
GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences Announces New Neurology Health Policy Research Fellowship Program
The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Milken Institute School of Public Health is pleased to announce a two-year Neurology Health Policy Research Fellowship.
Dr. Yolanda Haywood posing for a portrait in an empty auditorium
Dr. Yolanda Haywood to Oversee SMHS Diversity Efforts
Dr. Haywood appointed as new SMHS associate dean for diversity, inclusion and student affairs.
Dr. Tara O'Toole posing for a portrait
Tara O’Toole, M.D. to Receive the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
Tara O’Toole, M.D. '81, M.P.H. will be a recipient of the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards. The awards are the highest form of recognition that the University and the GW Alumni Association bestow upon alumni each year.
Members of the Akman family standing together
Dr. Leonard Akman Bequest Gives $3.2 Million to Fund SMHS Students, Residents, Faculty and Facilities Initiatives
Leonard Akman, M.D. '43, bequeathed $3.2 million to support a variety of initiatives at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, including support for faculty, residents and students.
Perry Payne posing for a portrait
Web Portal Provides Unique Look at District of Columbia Health Conditions
Perry Payne, M.D., J.D., M.P.P., an assistant professor of clinical research and leadership, played a key role in the development of a new web portal, D.C. Health Matters, which allows researchers, community-based organizations, and consumers to go online and look at crucial health statistics and…
James Scott and Fitzhugh Mullan
GW Professors Play Key Roles in Historic Global Health Service Partnership
James Scott, M.D., former dean and professor of emergency medicine, and Fitzhugh Mullan, M.D., professor of pediatrics and Murdock Head Professor of Medicine and Health Policy at the Milken Institute of Public Health (formerly the GW School of Public Health and Health Services), played key roles in…
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