Announcements

GW Receives Grant to Promote Mentoring, Humanism for Medical Students
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences received a grant from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation to fund its program, “Training Faculty to be Mentors in Humanism: A Faculty Development Program to Nurture Students’ Inner Growth.”
Dr. Roger Mitchell posing for a portrait
GW Resident Alumnus Dr. Roger Mitchell Appointed as New Chief Medical Examiner in the District of Columbia
Roger Mitchell, M.D., RESD ’06, was recently appointed the District’s new Chief Medical Examiner by Mayor Vincent C. Gray.
Dr. Gerald Lazarus posing for a portrait
GW’s Gerald Lazarus Publishes Review Throwing Doubt on Wound Care Treatments
Gerald Lazarus, M.D. ‘63, member of the GW board of trustees and the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences Dean’s Council, has recently written a review on wound care treatments.
GW PA Program Volunteers standing together outside with wreaths
GW PA Students and Faculty Volunteer with “Wreaths Across America”
Braving single digit wind chill temperatures, faculty and students from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences’ Physician Assistant Program arrived bright and early to volunteer at Arlington National Cemetery Jan. 26.
Jim Scott Receives Alumnus of the Year Award
Congratulations to Jim Scott, M.D., professor of emergency medicine and former dean of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, who received the 2013 Alumnus of the Year Award from the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine.
Dr. Stewart Kassan posing for a portrait
GW’s Stuart S. Kassan, M.D., Named a ‘Distinguished Clinical Professor of Medicine’ by the University of Colorado School of Medicine
Stuart Kassan, M.D. ‘72, member of the George Washington University (GW) board of trustees and the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences Dean’s Council, was named a ‘Distinguished Clinical Professor of Medicine’ at the University of Colorado (CU) Denver School of Medicine.
Dr. Christina Puchalski posing for a portrait
GWish Receives Grant to Promote Humanism, Patient-Centered Care Among Medical Students
Christina Puchalski, M.D. '94, RESD '97, director and founder of the George Washington University Institute of Spirituality and Health and professor of medicine, has received a $558,502 grant from the John Templeton Foundation.
Dr. William Gaillard posing for a portrait
GW Professor William D. Gaillard Named Treasurer of American Epilepsy Society
William D. Gaillard, M.D., professor of neurology and pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, was elected treasurer of the American Epilepsy Society.
Elizabeth Ruckert posing for a portrait
Elizabeth Ruckert Receives Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Elizabeth Ruckert, DPT, NCS, GCS, assistant professor of physical therapy and health care sciences, received the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from Ithaca College this fall.
Dr. Kabir Yadav posing for a portrait
GW Professor Named One of the First Board-Certified Clinical Informaticians in U.S.
Kabir Yadav, MDCM, MS, MSHS, associate professor of medicine, was named as one of the first board-certified clinical informaticians in the country.
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