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Medicine + Health is the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Science’s flagship publication that showcases the research and clinical expertise of the SMHS faculty.

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What we do every single day as clinicians and healers is impacting and changing lives. It's about what we do on a day-to-day basis to the lives of those who are students, residents, faculty, to what we do for our community and what we can do globally.

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Recognized as a leader in Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, and Clinical Research education, these programs develop clinicians and leaders for successful careers.

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Emphasizing education through cooperation and collaboration, and using state-of-the-art facilities, the MD curriculum prepares graduates for residencies in numerous concentrations.

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GME supports residents throughout their training at SMHS, and provides detailed information, resources, policies, and support for current residents at all stages of their programs.

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IMP serves more than 7,000 health care professionals through approximately 120 partnerships in over 45 countries.

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As the administrative and academic home for PhD training, the Institute of Biomedical Sciences oversees a core curriculum and assists students in navigate graduate training.

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Reamer L. Bushardt, PharmD, PA-C, DFAAPA
GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences Receives Distinguished Academic Partner Award from the NOVA Educational Foundation

The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences was honored with the Distinguished Academic Partner Award by the Northern Virginia Community College Educational Foundation.

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Brian Choi, MD, and David Kauffman, MSII, Present Health Care Technology Research at 2020 HIMSS Global Health Conference
December 19, 2019 Announcement, Research News

Brian Choi, MD, professor of medicine, and David Kauffman, second year medical student, will present at the upcoming HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition (HIMSS20), March 9-13, 2020 in Orlando, Florida.

Paul Brindley, PhD receives honorary doctorate from Khon Kaen University in Thailand
GW Researcher Paul Brindley Awarded with Honorary Doctorate Degree of Science from Khon Kaen University in Thailand
December 19, 2019 Announcement, Research News

Paul Brindley, PhD, professor of microbiology, immunology, and tropical medicine, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree of Science in Parisitology from Khon Kaen University in Thailand. 

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Dr. Fitzhugh Mullan Memorial Service and Reception

Saturday, December 21, 2019 - 2:30pm to 5:00pm

Session 5: Translating Health Equity into Action Symposium

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Nature - Only Vaccines Can Eradicate Parasitic Worms

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