Meet the Student Affairs Deans

Selecting a specialty and navigating the residency application process can be challenging. SMHS provides a wide range of opportunities to explore medical specialties and other career paths beginning as early as your first year and extending to your graduation or beyond. The office of Student Affairs is a key resource available to you throughout your journey in medicine.  

Mission

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) aims to provide comprehensive and individualized  academic and career advisory services to guide and support students throughout their medical education journey. All students are linked to a Student Affairs Dean, who works collaboratively with a team of committed professionals to promote academic and personal success in medical school.

Meet the Student Affairs Deans

Deans Roles & Responsibilities Administrative Support
Rhonda Goldberg

Rhonda Goldberg, MA
Associate Dean for Student Affairs 
rmgoldb@gwu.edu

  • Provides academic and personal advising and support
  • Connects students to essential resources 
  • Oversees Office of Student Support
Kimberly Kennedy
Executive Support Assistant
202-994-2927
kimberly.kennedy@gwu.edu
Lorenzo Norris

Lorenzo Norris, MD
Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Administration
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
norrismd@gwu.edu

Meet with Dean Norris

  • Advising on career planning and residency applications
  • Oversees Office of Student Affairs 
  • Chief Wellness Officer for GW Resilience & Wellness Center

Kimberly Kennedy
Executive Support Assistant
202-994-2927
kimberly.kennedy@gwu.edu

 Adminsitrative Support: Gabriela Macias, gabriela.macias@email.gwu.edu

 

Steven Davis

Steven Davis, MD
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs,
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
spdavis@gwu.edu

Meet with Dean Davis

  • Advising on career planning and residency applications
  • Oversees the Office of Financial Aid
  • Oversees the Office of Student Professional Enrichment

Sherry Brody
Executive Coordinator for Year III
Phone: 202-994-2202
Email: sherrybrody@gwu.edu

 

Pritha Ghosh

Pritha Ghosh, MD
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs,
Associate Professor of Neurology and Rehabilitative Medicine
pghosh@gwu.edu

Meet with Dean Ghosh

  • Advising on career planning and residency applications
  • SMHS Roadmap to Residency Program sessions

LaQuita Ross
Administrative Supervisor
Phone: 202-994-2170
Fax: 202-994-0926
Email: lbeale@gwu.edu

 

Stephanie Sharps

Stephanie Sharps, MD
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Regional Medical Campus at Lifebridge Health
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine
stephanie.sharps@email.gwu.edu

Meet with Dean Sharps

  • Academic and career advising and residency application planning
  • Facilitate support for health and wellness

Deaysa Dixon
Student Affairs Coordinator
d.dixon1@gwu.edu