Commencement

The George Washington (GW) University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is pleased to announce that LaQuandra S. Nesbitt, MD, MPH, director of the District of Columbia Department of Health in Washington, will serve as the keynote speaker at the MD Program’s Diploma Ceremony on Sunday, May 15,…

Luciana Borio, MD ’96, will serve as the keynote speaker at the GW 2021 MD Diploma Ceremony.

The George Washington University (GW) Commencement Weekend celebrations kicked off on May 13 with the 83rd annual Kane King Dodek Obstetrics Honor Society reception, honoring the year’s outstanding faculty, residents, and students.

Griffin P. Rodgers, MD, FEL ‘89, director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, will serve as the keynote speaker at the 2018 MD Diploma Ceremony, held on Sunday, May 20, at 2:30 p.m. at Lisner Auditorium.

Lieutenant General Nadja Y. West, M.D. '88, will serve as the keynote speaker at the 2017 M.D. Diploma Ceremony, held on Sunday, May 21, at 2:30 p.m. at Lisner Auditorium. She will also receive an honorary degree of Doctor of Public Service at GW Commencement, held on the National Mall. 

The Class of 2016 and SMHS faculty gathered to recognize and award leadership, academic excellence, and service commitment at the annual ceremony.

Mr. Cook, Anthony Fauci, Carole Watson awarded honorary degrees at GW 2015 Commencement.

Commencement weekend is an exciting time for any graduate -- the rewarding culmination of what can feel like a long and grueling journey.