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Leaders Offer Perspective as Preparation for the Medical Education Journey to Come

Incoming George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) MD Program Class of 2027 students celebrate during the 25th Annual White Coat and Honor Code Ceremony at Lisner Auditorium on Aug. 5

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Steven Davis, MD, to Serve as Assistant Dean of Student Affairs for the MD Program

The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) has selected Steven Davis, MD, associate professor of Emergency Medicine, to serve as the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs for the MD Program.

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Pritha Ghosh, MD, to Serve as Assistant Dean of Student Affairs for the MD Program

The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) announced the appointment of Pritha Ghosh, MD, former neuroscience clerkship director and associate professor in the Department of Neurology, as assistant dean of student affairs for the MD Program.

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GW Researchers Develop Model to Study Neglected Tropical Diseases

Researchers at the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), in collaboration with colleagues in France and Germany, have developed a model organism from a genetically modified parasitic worm to better study neglected tropical disease.

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TikTok Campaign to Stop Aggressive Driving in D.C. Launched

The George Washington University (GW) Center for Injury Prevention & Control at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) launched a public health campaign on TikTok to persuade young drivers in Washington, D.C., to slow down on the road.

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Stephanie Sharps, MD, FACP, Named Assistant Dean of Student Affairs for GW’s Regional Medical Campus at LifeBridge Health

The George Washington (GW) University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) announced the appointment of Stephanie Sharps, MD, FACP, as the new Assistant Dean for Student Affairs for the GW Regional Medical Campus (RMC) at LifeBridge Health, serving as the chief advocate and first…

The GW Medical Faculty Associates Appoints Christopher T. Smedley, MPM, to Serve as the Chief Clinical Affairs and Strategy Officer

The George Washington University (GW) Medical Faculty Associates (GW MFA), is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher T. Smedley, MPM, as the Chief Clinical Affairs and Strategy Officer. Smedley served as a consultant in this role, and officially transitioned into the position on May…

CALL FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS - Bridging the Inflammatory Dermatosis Care Divide:   Teledermatology Grant Program for Underserved Areas Across the U.S.

The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) and Pfizer Global Medical Grants are collaborating to offer a grant opportunity focused on broad implementation of GW’s Teledermatology Help Desk Clinic model in underserved areas across the United States.

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GW Pulmonologist Daniel Baram, MD, Discusses Air Quality

Air quality in the Washington, D.C. area is unusually poor, and while it may be invisible some days, the threat is still there. Daniel Baram, MD, associate professor of medicine at the George Washington (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) and division Director of Pulmonary…

GW leadership sign final beam for Cedar Hill Hospital
Topping Out at Cedar Hill

Washington, D.C., community celebrates the next milestone in the development of the Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, GW Health, June 22. The new $403 million hospital complex, on track for completion in early 2025.