George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences (GWSMHS)

Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education, and has grown to include highly-ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences.

Mission & Vision:
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is dedicated to improving the health of their local, national, and global communities by:
• Educating a diverse workforce of tomorrow’s leaders in medicine, science, and health sciences.
• Healing through innovative and compassionate care.
• Advancing biomedical, translational, and health services delivery research with an emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Promoting a culture of excellence through inclusion, service, and advocacy.
As a globally recognized academic medical center, GW embraces the challenge of eliminating health disparities and transforming health care to enrich and improve the lives of those we serve.