Announcements

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Announcing a New Shuttle Service
Starting January 5, 2015, a shuttle will be available for students, residents, faculty and staff.
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Ellen Goldman, Ed.D. ‘05, M.B.A., Named Assistant Dean for Faculty and Curriculum Development in Medical Education
The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences is pleased to announce that Ellen Goldman, Ed.D. ‘05, M.B.A., has been named assistant dean for faculty and curriculum development in medical education.
Dr. Herbert Baraf Recognized by the American College of Rheumatology
Herbert Baraf, M.D., clinical professor of medicine, was recognized with the Paulding Phelps Award at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Annual Meeting in Boston, Nov. 15.
Paige Armstrong Named 2014 AΩA Postgraduate Award Recipient
Paige Armstrong, M.D., chief resident in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, was named the 2014 Alpha Omega Alpha Postgraduate Award winner.
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Ismanie Guillaume, Third-Year Medical Student, Selected to Participate in American Society of Hematology’s Minority Medical Student Award Program
Congratulations to Ismanie Guillaume, a third-year medical student at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, who was chosen as one of just 12 medical students to participate in the 2014 class of the American Society of Hematology’s Minority Medical Student Award…
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Amy G. Hertz to Serve as Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff to Dean of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Vice President for Health Affairs at GW
The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) welcomes Amy G. Hertz, who will serve as the senior advisor and chief of staff to Jeffrey S. Akman, M.D., Walter A. Bloedorn Professor of Administrative Medicine, dean of SMHS, and vice president for health affairs…
Rick Hillegas, PA-C ’74, Receives Top Honor From the American Academy of Physician Assistants
Congratulations to George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences alumnus, Rick Hillegas, PA-C ’74, who was named a distinguished fellow by the American Academy of Physician Assistants for his contributions to patient care and his work in occupational medicine.
Russell C. Libby, M.D. ’79, B.S. ’74, F.A.A.P, Awarded the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Charles “Buzzy” Vanchiere Award
Russell C. Libby, M.D. ’79, B.S. ’74, F.A.A.P, assistant clinical professor of pediatrics, has been awarded the American Academy of Pediatrics Charles “Buzzy” Vanchiere award.
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Carole Lewis Recipient of GSA’s 2014 Excellence in Rehabilitation of Aging Persons Award
Carole Lewis, DPT, Ph.D., GTC, GCS, MSG, M.P.A., FAPTA, adjunct professor of physical therapy and health care sciences, was chosen as the 2014 recipient of the Excellence in Rehabilitation of Aging Persons Award by The Gerontological Society of America
James Finkelstein in graduation regalia shaking hands with a SMHS faculty member
In Memoriam: James D. Finkelstein, M.D., Professor Emeritus
It’s with great sorrow that the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences announces the passing of James D. Finkelstein, M.D., Professor Emeritus in the Department of Medicine.
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