Awards
Congratulations to Jim Scott, M.D., professor of emergency medicine and former dean of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, who received the 2013 Alumnus of the Year Award from the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine.
Stuart Kassan, M.D. ‘72, member of the George Washington University (GW) board of trustees and the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences Dean’s Council, was named a ‘Distinguished Clinical Professor of Medicine’ at the University of Colorado (CU) Denver School of Medicine.
Elizabeth Ruckert, DPT, NCS, GCS, assistant professor of physical therapy and health care sciences, received the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from Ithaca College this fall.
In 2013, the GW Cancer Institute (GWCI) was the recipient of two awards that will allow the organization to continue to bring multidisciplinary clinical, research, education, and outreach programs together in a comprehensive approach to cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
Professors Ferid Murad and Akos Vertes recognized for "outstanding inventions" by the National Academy of Inventors. Murad leads a lab program in the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences' Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine.
Elizabeth Prevou, a dual-degree, physician assistant and MPH candidate, brought her medical perspective to the inaugural D.C. public health case challenge.
An interdisciplinary team of students representing the Milken Institute School of Public Health (formerly the GW School of Public Health and Health Services), the Graduate School of Education and Human Development and the School of Medicine and Health Sciences was awarded the prize for “Best…
The Rodham Institute, named in honor of the late Ms. Dorothy E. Rodham, was the recipient of the Dr. Walter M. Booker Health Promotion Award, given out by The Association of Black Cardiologists, Sept. 28.
Rahul Jindal, M.D., clinical professor of medicine, was mentioned in a Times of India article announcing he has been selected for the 'Outstanding American by Choice' award for his contribution to the U.S. health sector. Jindal will be honored by the U.S.
Rachel Brem, M.D., director of the Breast Imaging and Intervention Center, vice chair of radiology, and professor of radiology, was recognized by the Tigerlily Foundation and Living in Pink for her contributions to breast cancer care, advocacy, and research.