Teens With Congenital Heart Disease Need Help Moving to Adult Care

A new study says that early adolescence is the time that patients with congenital heart disease should start preparing for the move from pediatric to adult medical care. Craig Sable, M.D., professor of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, says there are multiple steps associated with the transition process that need to be started at a very young age.

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The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences recently welcomed the Fall 2025 cohort of the Integrated Biomedical Sciences (IBS) PhD Program, marking the program’s 30th class of doctoral students.
The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) announced the appointment of Brandon Beattie, MMSc, PA-C, assistant professor of Physician Assistant (PA) studies, to serve as the director of the PA Program.
A growing cadre of GW SMHS clinicians who are translating frontline frustrations into real-world solutions. Investigators across the school are leveraging GW’s innovation ecosystem to bring new technologies from concept to commercialization, improving the lives of patients far beyond Foggy Bottom.