Inclement Weather Policy

School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)

If the University closes or makes a decision to cancel classes, School of Medicine and Health Sciences students and faculty should follow the instructions for their programs recorded on (202) 994-3501.

Year 1 and 2 M.D. students, P.A., N.P., and H.S.P. Students: One person from each program or group will be designated to call the central recording at 6:45 a.m. to initiate phone trees informing students whether classes are being held, canceled, or rescheduled. This information will also be available at www.gwumc.edu by clicking on the GWUMC status button.

P.T. students will follow the University policy recorded on (202) 994-5050.

Year 3 and 4 M.D. students and Health Sciences students on clinical rotations are expected to meet their clinical responsibilities and to stay in touch with their respective residents and clerkship or course directors.

Residents and Fellows: In the event of adverse weather, all residents and fellows are required to report to their assigned rotations. University closure has no effect on resident and fellow work schedules.

Basic Science faculty and GWUMC staff will follow the University policy unless otherwise requested by their chair or supervisor. All employees deemed essential must report to work.

School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS)

In the event of inclement weather, the School of Public Health and Health Services will follow the decision of the University. Students, faculty and staff should call the University hotline at (202) 994-5050 or check the GWUMC status button at www.gwumc.edu. Instructors who decide to postpone class even when the University is open will inform their students by phone tree. Staff will follow University policy unless otherwise instructed by their supervisors. All employees deemed essential must report to work.

GW Hospital and GW Medical Faculty Associates

The GW Hospital and GW Medical Faculty Associates MFA will operate under their own policies. It is possible to access this information by linking from the GWUMC status button at www.gwumc.edu.

 

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