News Archive

Jonathan Reiner, M.D., professor of medicine, was mentioned in an article on National Review Online's The Corner about his new book, "Heart: An American Medical Odyssey," which was written with former Vice President Dick Cheney.

David Borenstein, M.D., clinical professor of medicine, hosted the radio program, Speaking of Health with Dr. B, on WomensRadio. This week, he discussed the importance of understanding Sickle Cell Anemia. 

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.

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.

Fitzhugh Mullan, M.D., professor of pediatrics and health policy, was interviewed by ABC7 about the Affordable Care Act and how this will affect the physician shortage in the United States.

Vivek Jain, M.D., assistant professor of medicine, was interviewed by The Washington Post Express for a story on ways to keep resolutions and improve life in 2014. Jain offered tips on how to sleep better in the new year.

Beginning in fall 2014, each first-year GW medical student will also receive an iPad—a tool that is commonplace in today’s hospitals, allowing physicians to access electronic medical records and information on the web from their patients’ bedsides.

Judith Owens, M.D., professor of pediatrics, was interviewed by NBC4 on her presentation of research to the Fairfax School Board on whether students in Fairfax County are getting enough sleep and how later start times could help.

The GW Hatchet covered new technologies and a revised M.D. curriculum slated for fall 2014. The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences will distribute iPads to its about 180-student first-year class, investing in a tool that is becoming more prevalent for doctors around the country.

WUSA9's Andrea Roane encouraged viewers to start the new year off right by focusing on their health.