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 |
Administrative Support |
Roles & Responsibilities |
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Rhonda Goldberg, MA
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
rmgoldb@gwu.edu |
Valerie Espinoza Chowdhury
Executive Coordinator for Years I & II
Phone: (202) 994-3176
Email: vespinoza@gwu.edu |
- Provides academic and personal advising and support
- Connects students to essential resources
- Oversees Office of Student Support
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Lorenzo Norris, MD
Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Administration
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
norrismd@gwu.edu
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Kimberly Kennedy
Executive Support Assistant
202-994-2927
kimberly.kennedy@gwu.edu |
- Advising on career planning and residency applications
- Oversees Office of Student Affairs
- Chief Wellness Officer for GW Resilience & Wellness Center
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Steven Davis, MD
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs,
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
spdavis@gwu.edu
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Sherry Brody
Executive Coordinator for Year III
Phone: 202-994-2202
Email: sherrybrody@gwu.edu
Meet with Dean Davis!
Dean Davis is eager to meet with SMHS students. Schedule a student advising meeting any time!
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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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Pritha Ghosh, MD
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs,
Associate Professor of Neurology and Rehabilitative Medicine
pghosh@gwu.edu
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LaQuita Ross
Administrative Supervisor
Phone: 202-994-2170
Fax: 202-994-0926
Email: lbeale@gwu.edu
Meet with Dean Ghosh!
Dean Ghosh is happy to meet with SMHS students! Schedule a student advising meeting anytime!
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- Advising on career planning and residency applications
- SMHS Roadmap to Residency Program sessions
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