Awards & Award Winners

Est. in 1991 by transfer of memorial gifts, the income is to be used to provide an award annually in the 4th year of a medical student who possesses several of Robert Cole's noteworthy attributes.

Awarded annually to a member of the graduating class who has demonstrated outstanding ability in the clinical aspects of orthopaedic surgery.

Awarded annually to a member of the graduating class for outstanding academic achievement in internal medicine.

Awarded annually to a member of the graduating class who has demonstrated outstanding ability in the specialty of pediatrics.

Bequest of John Ordronaux, received in 1909, the income to be used for annual awards in the Law School and the School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Established in honor of the late, distinguished surgical pathologist, Dr. William Newman. Awarded annually to a member of the graduating class who has demonstrated great aptitude and interest in the field of pathology.

Awarded annually to a senior who has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in the field of surgery.

Dedicated April 2002

Awarded to the senior medical student who shows the greatest interest, proficiency, and scholastic achievement in dermatology.

Awarded annually to a member of the graduating class who has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in the field of preventive medicine.

Gifts of Support for Medical Student Aid From His Family and Friends

To a senior who has demonstrated outstanding ability in Pathology.

Created in 1965 by gift of E. M. White in honor of Dr. B. Manchester, income for an annual award to a member of the grad class of the SMHS outstanding in his work and showing promise of real humanitarianism in his profession.

To a senior who has demonstrated outstanding ability in medicine.

Awarded annually to a member of the graduating class who has demonstrated outstanding ability in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.

Established by Mrs. Lawson in memory of her husband, who was a distinguished member of the medical staff of the University. Presented annually to a member of the graduating class who has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.

Granted by the GW Medical Alumni Council and awarded annually to a member of the graduating class who has shown exceptional leadership ability, the potential for continuing involvement and leadership as an alumnus, and the likelihood of bringing high honor to the medical school.

Dedicated May 2004

Awarded annually to a member of the graduating class who has demonstrated significant interest in and aptitude for the specialty of emergency medicine.

Awarded to a member of the graduating class who has demonstrated outstanding proficiency in the practice of Emergency Medicine.

Awarded annually to a member of the graduating who has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in the field of rheumatology.

Awarded annually to a member of the graduating class who has demonstrated outstanding ability and future potential in the specialty fields of surgery.

Established by Sheila Sloane Dusseau. Awarded annually to a member of the graduating class who has demonstrated outstanding sensitivity to neurologic patients and superior knowledge of neurology.

Awarded annually to a member of the graduating class who has performed at an outstanding level in psychiatry and plans to pursue a career in the field.

Created in 1965 by gift of Dr W Freeman, the income to be used for an annual award to a student in the graduating class of the SMHS who has submitted the best essay based upon original investigation.

Established by the Bloedorn Foundation and awarded annually to a member of the graduating class for demonstrated interest and ability in the field of primary care.

Created in 1963 by gift of Mary Lowery Schafhirt to be used for an annual award for the best essay on medical subject of current public interest by a senior student.

Established in memory of Professor Bernhard Zondek, the eminent discoverer of the endocrinology of the human female reproductive cycle. Awarded annually to a member of the graduating class who has attained a commendable knowledge and understanding of the field of female endocrinology.

Provides an award to a fourth-year medical student(s) who demonstrates an interest in a phsychiatry career. See MOU for details.

Hope Jackson is an alum of both The George Washington University School of Medicine and the George Washington University Surgical Residency Program.  During her years at GW she was universally considered an example of humility, compassion, and exceptional patient centered care.  She consistently gave freely of her time and talent to serve as a coach and mentor to other students and residents.  This award is presented to the graduating senior who exemplifies the character of Dr. Jackson.