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Eight GW Physical Therapy alumni stand together
GW Physical Therapy Program Celebrates 20 Years
The Physical Therapy Program at SMHS celebrated 20 years at GW during their anniversary celebration in January.
SMHS Dean Jeffrey Akman posing for a portrait
Jeffrey S. Akman to Step Down as Vice President for Health Affairs and SMHS Dean
George Washington University (GW) Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) Jeffrey S. Akman, MD ’81, RESD ’85, announced Jan. 17, that he will step down from his roles as vice president and SMHS dean following eight years in the administrative…
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi standing at a podium in front of a room of people
Establishing the Divide Between Anti-Racist and Not-Racist
For generations in America, matters of racial equity and civil rights have been framed in rigidly defined terms: an act, a view, or a piece of legislation was either racist or not racist.
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GW Has Big Presence at NBC4/Telemundo44 Health and Fitness Expo
More than 1,000 visitors toured the GW Health Village at the NBC4/Telemundo44 Health and Fitness Expo.
Professor Shawneequa Callier speaking into a microphone
GW Faculty Bring Genomics to the Public Square
A new university seminar series looks at the education and uses of modern genomics technology.
Dr. Victor Dzau speaking next to a GW podium
President of National Academy of Medicine Talk Focuses on Technology’s Impact on Health Care
Organized by the Center of Health Policy and Media Engagement, Victor J. Dzau, MD, president of the National Academy of Medicine, delivered a lecture on how technology will transform the health care industry.
Dr. Babak Sarani standing with Dewayne Brown and holding a gold plaque
Trauma Survivors Tell Stories of Strength, Resilience
At the seventh annual GW Hospital Trauma Survivors' Day event, patients shared stories of strength and survival and reunited with some of the people who helped save their lives.
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GW Faculty and Students Educate Community on Diabetes
GW faculty and students volunteered at the Second Annual EndoCares Health Fair to create awareness of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Three Lazarus scolarship recipients posing for separate portraits
Lazarus Family Scholarship Opens Doors for Students to Pursue Educational Opportunities
From the minute she started as an MD student at the George Washington University (GW), Cara Muñoz-Buchanan knew she wanted to help create an elective in criminal justice health. Just a few months ago that dream became a reality – in part thanks to the Lazarus Scholars in Health Care Delivery…
A see-through view into a person's head where a lightning bolt strikes part of their brain
GW Hospital First in D.C. to Use RAPID Stroke Software
Thanks to the help of advanced brain imaging software, the George Washington University (GW) Hospital is making better, faster care decisions for patients suffering from stroke.
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