Appointments

Michael G. Knight, MD, MSHP, is adding a new role to his roster of responsibilities: associate chief quality and population health officer with the George Washington University (GW) Medical Faculty Associates (MFA). Currently, Knight serves as the MFA patient safety officer and is a primary care…
The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences has tapped Grace Henry, EdD, to serve as its new assistant dean and director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. The position was created to advance the student experience in academic excellence and embrace and enhance diversity and inclusion…
Steven Davis, MD, student clerkship director and associate professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, will serve as interim assistant dean for student affairs for the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Highlights of recent achievements and recognition of the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
Barbara L. Bass, MD, FACS, Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), and Chief Executive Officer of The GW Medical Faculty Associates (MFA) has appointed William Borden, MD, to serve as interim Chair of the…
GW is pleased to announce Lorenzo Norris, MD, as the chief wellness officer for GW Hospital, the GW Medical Faculty Associates, and the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. 
The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences and The GW Medical Faculty Associates have appointed Adam Friedman, MD, to serve as chair of the Department of Dermatology.
The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) has selected Tamara “Tami” Ritsema, PhD, MPH, MMSc, PA-C, associate professor of physician assistant (PA) studies, to serve as the interim chair of the Department of PA Studies at GW SMHS, beginning on March 1, 2021…
Associate Professor of Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences, and of Medicine, at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Kevin O’Connor, DO, was recently appointed to serve as the Physician to the President by 46th President of the United States Joseph…
Congratulations to all our students, alumni, faculty, and staff this month on their success. The items below highlight the breadth of achievement and expertise that can be found at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) in recent months.