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Two students shake hands at the Physical Therapy convocation
Physical Therapy Program Hosts Convocation and White Coat Ceremony

The Oct. 23 event featured spinal cord injury rehabilitation expert Edelle Field-Fote, Ph.D., an awards ceremony, and first-year physical therapy students’ donning of the white coat.

Drs. Thomas W. Jarrett, Rachel Brem, Marie Borum on stage
Frontiers in Medicine: What You Need to Know about Cancer Prevention and Screenings

GW physicians presented on pancreatic, breast, and colon cancers at the Oct. 14 event.

Dean Jeffrey S. Akman presenting the State of the School to an audience
A Snap Shot for Alumni

Many of the 205 returning members of the M.D. program classes from 2005, 1995, ’90, ’85, ’80, ’75, ’70, and ’65 and their guests took time out from reminiscing with classmates and exploring the many changes around Ross Hall to listen as Jeffrey S. Akman, M.D.

Dean Jeffrey S. Akman standing with Elad I. Levy
SMHS Alumnus Receives Award for Contributions to Stroke Research

When Elad I. Levy, M.D. ’97, M.B.A., FACS, FAHA, was a student at the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), his mentors taught him to challenge dogma and to make the world of medical knowledge better than how he found it.

Lindsay Marsh Warren standing with members of the Black Alumni Association
Alumna Makes an IMPACT

Lindsay Marsh Warren, M.D. ’02, RESD ’06, B.A. ’98, was among the recipients of the 10th annual GW Black Alumni Association’s 2015 IMPACT Award on Sept. 26, 2015. A native of Shaker Heights, Ohio, Marsh Warren is a practicing anesthesiologist in the Washington, D.C. area.

Cecil Jonas speaking to a room of people
Class of 1965 Shares Fond Memories of GW at H Street Society Induction Ceremony

Each year during Alumni Weekend, the George Washington University’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) honors the class celebrating its 50th medical school reunion with a luncheon hosted by the dean and a ceremony inducting them into the H Street Society.

Dr. Karen Wright smiling
Physician Assistant Week Kicks Off with Awards Ceremony

The PA program presented awards to two GW alumni and a scholarship to Emily Arcand, PA ’16.

Marcus Andrews, Vertez Utley, Chelsea Clinton, Howell Wechsler, and Rea Blakely sitting on a stage
GW’s Rodham Institute Hosts Third Annual Summit

Discussion focused on childhood obesity, mental health care, and the value of partnerships.

Mark Woodland presenting to a room
The Importance of Physician Well-Being

Mark Woodland, M.D. ’85, RESD ’87, discusses mentorship and physician self-care at the annual Allan B. Weingold Obstetrics and Gynecology Lecture.

Marcus Andrews, Vertez Utley, Chelsea Clinton, Howell Wechsler, and Rea Blakely sitting on a stage
GW’s Rodham Institute Hosts Third Annual Summit to Promote Health Equity in Washington, D.C.

The Third Annual Rodham Institute Summit at THEARC in southeast D.C. focused on the theme, "Celebrating Great Work in Our Community: Health Equity Success Stories."