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A Statement from SMHS and The GW MFA about the Tragic Events Surrounding the Death of George Floyd and Support of the National Medical Association's Call to Action to Address the Impact of Structural Racism on Law Enforcement Processes
As a community of students, educators, scientists, and healthcare providers committed to improving human health by all measures, we are appalled by the inhumane deadly force used by law officers on May 25, 2020 in Minneapolis, MN, that killed George Floyd.
Dr. May Chin posing for a portrait
May Chin, MD, Recognized as Trailblazer in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
May Chin, MD, professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at SMHS, received the Trailblazer Award from the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.
The GW Academic Medical Enterprise, UHS, and District of Columbia Government Agree to Enter into Negotiations to Support the Establishment and Operation of New East End Hospital
The D.C. Government, GW’s Academic Medical Enterprise, and Universal Health Services have finalized a non-binding memorandum of agreement to enter into negotiations to support the establishment and operation of a hospital and health care services on the St. Elizabeths campus in Southeast, D.C.
NVC New Venture Competition, A program of GW Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Collage of NVC partcipants and judges
Something Ventured, Opportunities Gained
Two teams from the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences’ (SMHS) MD Program are set to make their mark in the final round of the GW New Venture Competition, April 16.
Heroes 2 Heroes with GW and USA Olympian Maggie Steffens and USA Paralympian McKenzie Coan - April 15 12:30 EDT | Maggie Steffens and McKenzie Coan pose in two different portraits
Heroes 2 Heroes: U.S. Olympians Lead Motivational Webinar for GW Health Community
U.S. Olympians McKenzie Coan and Maggie Steffens will lead a 30-minute webinar about resilience in the face of the pandemic on April 15 at 12:30 p.m.
Dr. Anthony Artino posing for a portrait
Anthony Artino Joins SMHS as Professor in Department of Health, Human Function and Rehabilitation Sciences
Anthony R. Artino Jr., PhD, recently joined SMHS as professor in the Department of Health, Human Function and Rehabilitation Sciences.
Support & Protect our physicians, nurses, and care givers at this crucial time. | A medical professional wears a facemask and faceshield
GW COVID-19 Response Fund Supports Academic and Clinical Mission of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences
The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) launched a GW COVID-19 Response Fund to support the academic and clinical mission of SMHS during this global health crisis.
Dr. James Phillips posing for a portrait
NEJM Article Outlines Recommendations for Allocation of Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic
Health care professionals recently published an article looking to answer a vital question for the current times: How can medical resources be allocated fairly during the COVID-19 pandemic? The article is co-authored by James Phillips, MD.
SMHS MD Students Win AMA Insurance Global Health Challenge
A team featuring George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) MD and health sciences students and alumni won the AMA Insurance Global Health Challenge for its essay and video on global health volunteerism.
Researchers Find that Combining Disparate Therapies Can Help to Treat Melanoma 
The combination of photothermal and epigenetic therapies may help to maximize the therapeutic benefits for melanoma, and possibly other tumors, according to researchers from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS).
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