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Contact Us
Office of Admissions
Walter G. Ross Hall, Suite 716
Phone: (202) 994-3506
Fax: (202) 994-1753
Email: medadmit@gwu.edu
Office of Financial Aid
Walter G. Ross Hall, Suite 711
Phone: (202) 994-2960
Fax: (202) 994-9488
Email: medfinan@gwu.edu
Office of Student Opportunities
Walter G. Ross Hall, Suite 718
Phone: (202) 994-2295
Fax: (202) 994-4740
Email: oso@gwumc.edu
GW Doctor of Medicine Program
GW’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences trains the physicians of tomorrow in the heart of the nation’s capital. Founded in 1825, GW’s medical school is the 11th oldest in the country, and has long been at the forefront of progressive medical education. GW is dedicated to furthering human well-being and values a dynamic, student-focused community stimulated by cultural and intellectual diversity and built upon a foundation of integrity, creativity and openness to the exploration of new ideas.
Curriculum
GW’s M.D. curriculum prepares well-trained physicians to complete residencies in Primary Care or specialized concentrations. The curriculum constantly emphasizes that illness occurs in people who live in families, who are parts of groups, and who experience the world through cultural and traditional lenses. We stress education through cooperation and collaboration rather than competition.
GW also requires all students to participate in the innovative Practice of Medicine (POM) course, which spans all four years and provides students with both early exposure to patients and the means to develop outstanding clinical thinking, interpersonal and technical skills, and professionalism. The program focuses on building a strong foundation in basic and clinical sciences and preparing students for future roles as members of diverse health care teams.
In addition, GW’s educational facilities are at the forefront of academic medicine. GW offers some of the most innovative and technologically advanced resources available to teach clinical skills beyond the classroom, such as the Clinical Learning and Simulation Skills (CLASS) Center.
Local & International Opportunities
Our location in the nation’s capital affords medical students the opportunity not only to witness health care policy, but to experience it in action. Our Office of Student Opportunities helps students to get involved in research, internships, and other activities with national and international health care organizations in D.C.
SMHS offers formal international electives for fourth-year medical students in locations Asia, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Elective rotations last from four to eight weeks, during which students receive an immersion experience in the host country's health care system and personal attention from faculty.
Research
Medical research is a key facet of the GW experience. GW students have unparalleled research opportunities. Whether in a lab on campus or at one of the many world-renowned organizations nearby, students can pursue cutting-edge research in diverse and exciting fields that will have an impact on the prevention and treatment of disease and enhance the practice of medicine.
Affiliated Programs and Clinical Teaching Sites
GW students rotate through a variety of local clinics and affiliated hospitals, including the GW Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center located on campus. The pediatric hospital affiliated with GW is the Children’s National Medical Center, which has consistently been listed as one of America’s best pediatric institutions by U.S. News & World Report. Other affiliated sites include: GW Medical Faculty Associates, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, National Naval Medical Center, Holy Cross Hospital, Prince George’s Hospital Center, and Veterans Administration Hospital.
Residencies
GW maintains a national reputation for placing graduates into quality residency programs, including world-renowned facilities in the D.C. area and throughout the nation. Fourth-year medical students extended their streak in 2010 by matching for residencies at a rate above the national average and will continue their training at some of the finest hospitals in the country.
Accreditation
The M.D. program is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee of Medical Education with an eight-year cycle length and no citations.
Residency Matches
Each year, GW medical students match at some of the most prestigious programs around the country. Last year, our match rate exceeded the national average, and graduates continued their training at institutions such as Stanford University, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Yale-New Haven Medical Center, and Mt. Sinai Hospital.