Health Affairs and School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Barbara L. Bass, MD, RESD ’86, vice president for health affairs (VPHA) and dean of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), is a widely respected leader in academic medicine, a surgeon, and a published author known for her pioneering innovation in academic surgery. At GW, Dr. Bass leads the academic, clinical and research missions and provides strategic direction on all aspects of GW’s medical enterprise, including the university’s relationships with the GW MFA and the GW Hospital.

The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences is the academic arm of the GW clinical enterprise which is home to the university’s MD program and health sciences programs. The GW Medical Faculty Associates is a clinical practice organization with more than 2,150 employees. Its mission is to provide a high-quality patient experience and foster the wellness of our community.