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    The School of Medicine and Health Sciences Experience

    The Clinical Learning and Simulation Skills Center provides an innovative educational environment. It offers state-of-the-art human patient simulation and models so that students have hands-on clinical practice.

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    The School of Medicine and Health Sciences Experience

    For students looking to begin their career or advance in health care leadership, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences offers many on-campus and online programs, including medicine, nursing, biomedical sciences and clinical management.   

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    The School of Medicine and Health Sciences Experience

    SMHS is enriched by a diverse group of students and faculty. They come from a cross-section of professional, educational and international backgrounds, bringing a broad range of experiences and expertise to the educational programs.

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    The School of Medicine and Health Sciences Experience

    Our location in the nation’s capital allows students to witness policy development and to participate in unparalleled internships. Students can expand their knowledge with programs offered by our partner, the School of Public Health and Health Services.

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Visit our Web site

Medicine at the world’s front door: SMHS students embrace Washington, D.C.—where the practice of medicine, the development of health policy and life-changing experiences intersect.

http://gwumc.edu/smhs/

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Within the School of Medicine and Health Sciences

The School of Medicine and Health Sciences is home to specialized and highly regarded programs, including:

 

Our Community

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Faculty

Renowned researchers and clinicians serve on the SMHS’s faculty. They include Dr. Peter Hotez, director of the Human Hookworm Vaccine Initiative, which combats tropical diseases affecting millions of people.

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Students

Students choose SMHS for an exceptional clinical education combined with research exposure and the opportunity to serve local, national and global communities.

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Alumni

SMHS alumni embark on clinical, research and health policy careers.  Alumnus Dr. William Magee founded Operation Smile, which has treated more 130,000 children with facial deformities around the world.