PHD Programs

The School of Medicine and Health Sciences offers outstanding opportunities for graduate biomedical research, education, and training. Work with some of the nations top researchers, join a community of scholars, and make contributions to understanding the basis of health and disease. 

Explore the Biomedical PhDs are offered through the Institute of Biomedical Sciences and Health Sciences

Research News

The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) Center for Population Health Sciences and Health Equity (CPHSHE) announced the inaugural cohort of Population Health and Health Services Research Scholars.

More than 250 research submissions highlighting the breadth of research and scholarly activities at the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) were featured during the 2024 GW SMHS Research Showcase, April 25.

Rong Li, PhD, chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine and Ross Professor of Basic Science Research received the 2024 GW Inventor of the Year award for his research addressing breast cancer treatment and prevention, particularly triple-negative breast cancer.