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For over 23 years, the Office of International Medicine Programs (IMP) at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) has cultivated global partnerships to create transformational mutual exchange in medical education, training, and research. IMP’s goal is to provide life-changing opportunities to build the capacity of other countries and share the latest advances in medicine and healthcare. As a pioneer in international medical education, training, and research, IMP has developed, coordinated, and completed over 150 projects in over 50 countries, touching the lives of more than 12,000 healthcare professionals, students, and patients around the globe. Disclaimer: All content posted on this page does not necessarily reflect the views/opinions of the Office of International Medicine Programs at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences or the George Washington University.

12/18/2025

Mohamed Dashti was recently invited to meet with the Kuwaiti First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, as well as the Cultural Attaché, Dr. Yousef Alrefaei. Sheikh Fahad commended Kuwaiti students for their achievements and reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to supporting students abroad.

Mohamed, an international pre-med student from Kuwait at GW, is enrolled in the Pre-Medical Mentoring and Advising Program through the GW SMHS Office of International Medicine Programs. He aspires to attend medical school and become a physician in the future.

Congratulations, Mohamed, on this honorable recognition!

12/08/2025

Last week, the IMP team had the honor of joining the Embassy of the UAE at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC, to celebrate the United Arab Emirates’ National Day. This year’s Eid Al Etihad, held on December 2, marked the 54th anniversary of the historic union of the Emirates.

Warmest wishes to the United Arab Emirates on its National Day. May the nation continue to thrive in prosperity, unity, and peace.

12/05/2025

DC offers many festive winter activities to get into the holiday spirit!

Ice Skating at the Sculpture Garden
DowntownDC Holiday Market
ZooLights at the Smithsonian's National Zoo
Season’s Greenings at the U.S. Botanic Garden

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, IMP office will be closed Thursday November 27 and Friday November 28. Wishing everyone a restful and joyous week!

11/19/2025

As exam season comes into full swing, check out these great study spots across DC!

Kogod Courtyard at the National Portrait Gallery
Main Reading Room at the Library of Congress
Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

11/14/2025

Mental wellness is an important part of supporting your health and quality of life! These six tips are self-care practices you can try to manage stress.

Reach out to family and friends when you need additional help! The GW Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) also offers comprehensive mental health resources and services to students including workshops, groups and support spaces, and individual counseling. If you are in crisis, or concerned about a GW student in crisis, a CAPS counselor is available to speak 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling (202) 994-5300 (option 3). Visit the website below to learn more about GW CAPS resources:

healthcenter.gwu.edu/counseling-and-psychological-services

11/12/2025

November 12 marks World Pneumonia Day. Globally, 2.18 million people died from lower respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia, in 2021. The majority of deaths were children under 5 years old and adults over 70 years. Pneumonia is a lung infection associated with inflammation and build-up of fluid. Many different bacteria, viruses, and fungi can cause pneumonia including mycoplasma pneumoniae, influenza, RSV, and COVID-19, and vaccination can prevent severe infection. Physicians and medical staff through GW Medical Faculty Associates offer pulmonology services to diagnose and treat pneumonia in addition to other respiratory diseases. Visit the link below to learn more about the services offered:

gwdocs.com/specialties/pulmonology

11/05/2025

This summer, 13 GW SMHS first-year medical students traveled to 8 different countries and were immersed in learning about international health systems and medical practices. These eight-week non-clinical International Summer Experiences abroad are a part of IMP's Global Health Scholarly Concentration curriculum. Learn more about the exciting experiences of two students!

Leena Zitoun conducted research in Tunis, Tunisia studying disease biomarkers associated with tuberculous lymphadenitis to improve differentiation between causative strains. She gained a deeper insight into the research process and healthcare field in Tunisia, a country she grew up visiting often.

Mohammed Almarkhan spent time in Madrid, Spain working on a project investigating outcome measures for patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) at risk of neurocognitive and neurological disorders. He also assisted with reading CT scans for patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage. During this experience, Mohammed developed his understanding of why a holistic approach is important for patient care including understanding their culture.

10/30/2025

Congratulations to IMP's Program Associate, Eva Bacskai! Eva was accepted into the Master of Public Health program in Maternal and Child Health at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health and began her studies this semester. As Program Associate with IMP, she supports leadership and staff on special projects and program management, as well as managing the day-to-day operations of the office. Eva joined IMP in July 2023 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology and minors in Health Policy and Health & the Humanities. IMP is grateful to have Eva as a part of our team and excited for her to continue her studies at GW!

10/28/2025

The George Washington University was ranked 59th out of 436 National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Colleges list. This is the highest ranking achieved by GW since 2019! IMP is proud to support students, physicians, and researchers at this esteemed institution.

10/22/2025

Did you know? The George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences is the eleventh oldest medical school in the United States and first medical school in the nation's capital. Founded in 1824, GW SMHS just celebrated 200 years of excellence in clinical care, education, research, and community service.

Apply to the MD Program for International Students today through AMCAS! Eligible applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree at an accredited U.S. or Canadian college or university prior to joining the program. Students can submit their primary application through AMCAS by November 15. International applicants will also be required to email their application materials to IMP at impinfo@gwu.edu.

For any questions about the MD program for international students, please email impinfo@gwu.edu

10/16/2025

It's fall in DC! 🍂🧣🤎 Check out these fun fall activities around the DC area this autumn!

🍂Pumpkin Patch
🍁Rock Creek Park
🍂Ghost Tours
🍁Eastern Market

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For 25 years, the Office of International Medicine Programs (IMP) at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) has cultivated global partnerships to create transformational mutual exchange in medical education, training, and research. IMP’s goal is to provide life-changing opportunities to build the capacity of other countries and share the latest advances in medicine and healthcare. As a pioneer in international medical education, training, and research, IMP has developed, coordinated, and completed over 150 projects in over 50 countries, touching the lives of more than 12,000 healthcare professionals, students, and patients around the globe. Disclaimer: All content posted on this page does not necessarily reflect the views/opinions of the Office of International Medicine Programs at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences or the George Washington University. We reserve the right to remove any comment or post.