One of GW’s oldest colleges, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences dates back to 1824 and has a long history of educating physicians and improving the health and well-being of individuals – locally, nationally, and now, internationally. In 1981, when then-President Ronald Reagan was critically injured, he was treated and recovered at GW Hospital. The Ronald Reagan Institute of Emergency Medicine, which trains emergency system coordinators and performs research in emergency medicine, commemorates the fine medical care President Reagan received at GW Hospital.
Today, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences is internationally known for its outstanding medical education, research, and clinical care, and is a recognized leader in emergency medicine, the neurosciences, cancer, and cardiology. Students train at its new, cutting-edge hospital, a collaboration between GW and Universal Health Services.
In 1997, the public health programs in the School of Medicine became a separate, second school, the School of Public Health Health Services (SPHHS). The school brings together three longstanding University programs – health services policy, public health, and exercise science. It offers a variety of degrees and certificates, including a master’s degree and a doctorate in public health.
With its location in Washington, D.C., SPHHS is at the heart of activities, resources, and decision-making that drive the future of public health and directly impact the well-being of the world’s people. The school takes full advantage of its location, offering students unparalleled training, internship, and volunteer opportunities.