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GW SMHS Sees First Cohort Graduate from One-of-a-Kind Correctional Health Administration Program
Within the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is a small but unique program that exists at the niche intersection of medical care, public health, and health equity — and it just graduated its first cohort. 
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GW MFA Selects Hana Akselrod, MD, MPH, To Serve as COVID-19 Response Lead
Assistant Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) Hana Akselrod, MD, MPH, has been selected to serve as the COVID-19 Response Lead for the GW Medical Faculty Associates (GW MFA), advising GW MFA leadership on COVID-19…
Researchers Identify Distinct Phenotype of Juvenile Dermatomyositis in North America
A team of researchers, including three from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences,  determined that anti-MDA5 autoantibodies associated with juvenile dermatomyositis are a distinct phenotype in North America.
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A Long Road to Recovery after COVID Illness
Life before COVID-19 was busy for Rebecca [not her real name], very busy. She’s the quintessential Washington professional: a D.C. lawyer who regularly logged 60-hour work weeks, spent nights out at the Kennedy Center or at dinner parties with friends, and always made time for the gym.
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SMHS Showcases Medical Student Research
More than 150 research posters covered a range of disciplines, such as basic and translational science, clinical research, health policy and public health research, and education-related research, during the first annual Medical Student Research Day, May 7.
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FOX5 - What You Need to Know About Locally Acquired Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Aileen Chang, MD, assistant professor of medicine, spoke to FOX5 for a live segment about mosquito-borne diseases and how to prevent them.
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Tegna Broadcasting - No, COVID-19 Vaccines Aren’t as Effective for Immunocompromised People, Research Suggests
Victoria Shanmugam, MD, director of the Division of Rheumatology and professor of medicine, spoke to Tegna Broadcasting for a segment on whether COVID-19 vaccines are as effective for immunocompromised people.
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The Washington Post - Ibuprofen and Ulcers: What Rep. Debbie Dingell’s Emergency Surgery Can Teach Us
Marie Borum, MD, director of the Division of Gastroenterology and professor of medicine, spoke to The Washington Post about perforated ulcers, what causes them, and how they are treated.
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Dr. William Borden Tapped to Serve as Interim Chair of the GW Department of Medicine
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…
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Katherine Chretien, MD, Co-authors Study on Wellness Programs in Medical Schools
In a survey published in Academic Medicine, Katherine Chretien, MD, associate dean for student affairs and professor of medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), assessed the prevalence and scope of wellness programs in medical schools in the United…
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