GW Health Sciences is a leader in transforming health and health care delivery – locally, nationally and globally. We translate knowledge and design new solutions to some of the toughest health care challenges. We prioritize our areas of strength to drive growth and excellence in research.
We are shaping the future of interdisciplinary health care through core values of innovation, collaboration, diversity and inclusion. We embrace novel approaches to providing value-driven care to serve the needs of all clients to achieve health care that is accessible and equitable in outcomes.
As GW President Ellen Granberg, PhD, says, “The university’s role has always been to create an environment that perpetuates the free exchange of ideas, produces innovative research, and most importantly, educates a future generation of leaders.” As a community dedicated to health and well-being, GW Health Sciences is committed to serving others with compassion and empathy.
Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences was the first medical school established in Washington, D.C., and is the 11th oldest in the country. We aspire for local, regional, national and international recognition of excellence in education, research, clinical care and population health and health equity. Our shared cultural values promote wellness of our community, championing equity and inclusion and being a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
Our Faculty & Staff
The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences has more than 3,000 faculty members comprised of experts and innovators in their respective fields who bring real-world experience and diverse perspectives to our classrooms and labs.
In the Health Sciences, we have faculty that are proud to continue a tradition of quality instruction and mentoring and are committed to their students and academic excellence. Not only do the faculty prepare students to be successful in their careers, they are also passionate about developing students to lead and work effectively in teams for the health and well-being of patients and the community. We are dedicated to preparing the next generation of health care professionals.
GW Health Sciences staff members are experienced administrators well-versed in meeting student and faculty needs. They take pride in building a strong sense of community that supports service distinction across our academic programs and campuses.
Together, our faculty and staff share a dedication to academic excellence and a commitment to students. We are passionate about developing our students to lead and work effectively in teams for the health and well-being of patients and the community. Our highly collaborative community is dedicated to not only advancing ideas and aspirations, but also the fulfillment of each individual.
Our Students
GW Health Sciences students come to learn and excel. And make a difference. They ask questions and seek expert answers. They come to start discourse and collaborate to build a community. They study here to make history and join the ranks of monumental GW alumni. Our inclusive culture of health and wellness promotes personal and professional satisfaction at all levels of the academic medical enterprise.
GW’s culture of intellectual curiosity, collaboration, celebration of diversity and mutual respect makes our university both a dynamic and rewarding place to learn.
Our Environment
GW’s strategic location in the heart of our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., is the place to make change happen. Our historic campuses provide unmatched opportunities to integrate leadership, policy and advocacy into education, research and service activities. GW’s state-of-the-art classrooms and online learning system foster a welcoming and supportive work, clinical and learning environment that reinforces professional integrity and provides opportunities for all to learn and grow. GW advances discovery and influences policy while fostering research partnerships with nearly every U.S. federal agency and the world’s most influential scientific and technical organizations. From our Foggy Bottom location, Virginia Science and Technology campus in Ashburn, VA, and even online, GW shows that no matter where our students learn, they’ll be in the middle of everything.