Health care is one of this
country’s top concerns and one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing
industries. Explosive growth in technology and research has brought
greater complexity and heightened expectations in health care
delivery, including increasing demands for choice and quality
in the delivery of health care services, products, and technologies.
The George Washington University has developed innovative educational
programs to meet the needs of health sciences professionals as
they assume positions of leadership and pursue career pathways
in this era of rapid change and advancing technologies. Health
Sciences Distance Learning at the George Washington University
provides “anytime and anyplace” opportunities for working professionals
to advance their education and careers without ever leaving home.
As members of teams working to provide the most efficient, effective,
and caring services possible, graduates of the Health Sciences
Distance Learning Programs are prepared to assume leadership roles
in their respective disciplines while working in a variety of
health care settings, including research, industry, and management.
The George Washington University has been preparing students
for careers in health care since 1825, when the distinguished
work of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences -- the eleventh
oldest medical school in the country -- began. The School serves
as the educational core of the GW Medical Center, which is nationally
recognized for its involvement in advanced health professionals
education, patient care, research, and community service. The
Health Sciences Distance Learning Programs, which evolved from
20 years of experience providing off-campus health sciences education
to Navy health care professionals, utilizes advancements in communications
technology to provide access for health sciences professionals
throughout the world to the School's internationally-renowned
faculty, researchers, and practitioners.
Whether you are seeking to advance your health sciences career
or pursue a new career direction, the flexibility and quality
of a GW health sciences program puts you at an immediate advantage.
With your professional experience and a GW degree, you will be
prepared to enter the leadership ranks of health sciences professionals
who will be at the heart of the revolution in health care delivery.
Your experiences with The George Washington University will enhance
your career throughout your lifetime.
