The School of Medicine and Health Sciences George Washington University (abbreviated as GW Medicine or GW SMHS ) is a professional medical school from George Washington University, in Washington , DC. Founded in 1824, GW Medicine is the oldest medical school in the nation's capital, the 11th oldest medical school in the United States, and one of the most prestigious medical research schools in the US.
US. News & amp; World Report rated GW Medicine as the 3rd best physician assistant program in the United States, the 40th best physical therapy program, and the 59th best medical research school in the United States. George Washington University Hospital routinely serves the medical needs of the President of the United States and members of the US Congress.
GW Medicine is one of the most selective medical schools in the US, with the fifth lowest acceptance rate from all medical schools in the United States. GW SMHS sees an increase in the number of applications, up to 14,649 applications in 2012. It receives more applications annually than any other allopathic medical school in the country. The school has more than 700 medical students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program.
Innovations from GW Medicine include a six million volt linear accelerator, radioisotope lab, and the first operating theater with an overhead observation deck, among others. Himmelfarb Health Science Library is an academic library for GW SMHS.
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Academics
The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences contains programs such as the M.D. Program, the Physician Assistant program, and the Physical Therapy program. Some Nobel laureates have been affiliated with SMHS, including Ferid Murad, Vincent du Vigneaud, and Julius Axelrod. The school has many research centers and institutes. Among the most famous are Dr. Cyrus & amp; Myrtle Katzen Cancer Research Center, GW Heart & amp; Vascular Institute, McCormick Genomic & amp; Proteomic Center, W.M. Keck Institute for Proteomics Technology & amp; Applications, Rodham Institute, Washington Endoscopic Institute, Ronald Reagan Emergency Medical Institute, GW Institute for Neurology, and GW HIV/AIDS Institute.
International Medicine Program
GW is renowned for delivering leading US medical school education to international students. The International MD program was developed by the Office of the International Medical Program at GW in response to the huge demand for US-educated doctors abroad. Differences in educational/teaching, language, and cultural styles may present further barriers to international students applicable to American programs. The International MD program is designed to facilitate international students wishing to practice medicine, and for further GW missions to improve the health and well-being of their local communities by promoting cross-cultural knowledge exchange.
The residency training for medical school graduates and non-US colleges is also provided by GW SMHS.
Other programs
Other programs include clinical laboratory science and administrative training. Schools also offer nurse practitioner programs and physician assistant programs. The School offers a large selection of Initial Selection through participating universities, as well as a 7-year acceleration program.
Reception
Admission to the School of Medicine and Health Sciences is the most competitive of the George Washington University graduate programs. School of Medicine has the lowest admission rate in the United States (1.1% during the 2016 admissions cycle) according to US News and World Report. For incoming MD classes in 2012, slightly more than 1,000 applicants are interviewed from a total of 14,700 applicants. About 300 people received to fill 177 places. Students have an average GPA of 3.71, and an average MCAT score of 30.8.
Four out of every ten students have a bachelor's degree in arts, humanities, or social sciences. A unique aspect of the school is a Medical Practice course (POM) covering the entire length of a medical student's education. GW is one of the first in the country that puts students in a clinical setting from the beginning of their medical school experience.
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Research
GW SMHS is home to many research centers and institutes. Among these are Dr. Cyrus and the Myrtle Katzen Cancer Research Center, the GW Cancer Center, the Rodham Institute, the Institute of Biomedical Sciences, and the GW Institute for Neuroscience.
The Health Sciences Research Commons
Health Sciences Research Commons (HSRC) is an online storage facility for GWU School of Medicine and Health Sciences staff and other faculty and research publications.
Affiliate
National Children's Medical Center
The Pediatric Department within SMHS is located at the Children's National Medical Center. In addition, National partners SMHS and children on various projects and initiatives.
Associates Faculty of Medicine
The school has partnerships with the George Washington University Faculty of Medical Associates which has more than 800 staff doctors who provide teaching and professional services to the community. GW MFA staff are also SMHS academic clinical faculty.
Medical training program
Dean
Note: The above-mentioned years refer to the individual years of being a medical school dean, not their total length of service at School
Controversy
In 2008, the LCME or Medical Education Liaison Committee put the George Washington University Medical School in an accredited trial period, citing a number of issues. Although refusing to publish the entire list, among the issues recognized by GW is the outdated system in managing its curriculum, the curriculum itself, high student debt, student maltreatment, and insufficient study and lounge space for its students. Significantly, in 2008, GWU was the only medical school (among 129 LCM accredited agencies) to be placed on probation and the first such in fifteen years.
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