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, MA Associate Dean for Student Affairs rmgoldb@gwu.edu
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- Provides academic and personal advising and support
- Connects students to essential resources
- Oversees Office of Student Support
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Kimberly Kennedy Executive Support Assistant 202-994-2927 kimberly.kennedy@gwu.edu |
Lorenzo Norris, MD Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Administration Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences norrismd@gwu.edu
Meet with Dean Norris
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- Advising on career planning and residency applications
- Oversees Office of Student Affairs
- Chief Wellness Officer for GW Resilience & Wellness Center
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Kimberly Kennedy Executive Support Assistant 202-994-2927 kimberly.kennedy@gwu.edu
Adminsitrative Support: Gabriela Macias, gabriela.macias@email.gwu.edu
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Steven Davis, MD Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine spdavis@gwu.edu
Meet with Dean Davis
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- Advising on career planning and residency applications
- Oversees the Office of Financial Aid
- Oversees the Office of Student Professional Enrichment
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Sherry Brody Executive Coordinator for Year III Phone: 202-994-2202 Email: sherrybrody@gwu.edu
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Pritha Ghosh, MD Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Associate Professor of Neurology and Rehabilitative Medicine pghosh@gwu.edu
Meet with Dean Ghosh
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- Advising on career planning and residency applications
- SMHS Roadmap to Residency Program sessions
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LaQuita Ross Administrative Supervisor Phone: 202-994-2170 Fax: 202-994-0926 Email: lbeale@gwu.edu
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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
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- Academic and career advising and residency application planning
- Facilitate support for health and wellness
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Deaysa Dixon Student Affairs Coordinator d.dixon1@gwu.edu
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