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	Administrative Support	Roles & Responsibilities
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
Lorenzo Norris, MD Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Administration Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences norrismd@gwu.edu	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
Steven Davis, MD Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine spdavis@gwu.edu	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!	Advising on career planning and residency applications Oversees the Office of Financial Aid Oversees the Office of Student Professional Enrichment
Pritha Ghosh, MD Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Associate Professor of Neurology and Rehabilitative Medicine pghosh@gwu.edu	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!	Advising on career planning and residency applications SMHS Roadmap to Residency Program sessions