News Archive

Adam Friedman, MD, interim chair of the Department of Dermatology, spoke to Byrdie for an article discussing myths around retinol.

Researchers at the GW Cancer Center found that sun safety practices for attendees at skin cancer screening events differ from the general public.

Adam Friedman, MD, interim chair for the Department of Dermatology, spoke to Self.com for an article about skin toners and essences and how they work.

Steven Davis, MD, was recognized as the 2019 National Clerkship Director of the Year at the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine.

Researchers in the GW Department of Dermatology found that collagen powder is just as effective in managing skin biopsy wounds as primary closure with non-absorbable sutures.

A little over a month ago, a new class of PA students walked onto the GW Foggy Bottom Campus, and on June 28, they took another major step in their professional aspirations by donning short white coats during convocation. 

Terry Kind, MD, MPH, associate dean of clinical education and professor of pediatrics, spoke to Northern Virginia Magazine for an article on how to keep children safe and hydrated during the summer heat.

A new study published in the Journal of Investigative Medicine has found that the SMHS Clinical and Translational Research Scholarly Concentration is effective in training physician-researchers.

Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. has entered into a sponsored research agreement with GW to explore the potential use of Aprepitant for topical and/or systemic therapy to counter the dermatological related side-effects of Erlotinib therapy in cancer patients.

Congratulations to Dara Baker, third-year MD student at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), who was named as a fellow in the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) 2019–20 Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP).