George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Founded in 1824, the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the United States and the first established in Washington, DC. Located in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood, GW SMHS places students at the center of a dynamic healthcare environment shaped by clinical care, research, and national health policy.
Campus & Distributed Medical Education
GW SMHS operates from its primary academic campus in Washington, DC, with clinical education delivered through a distributed training model.
Rather than a single-site experience, students rotate through a broad regional network across:
- Washington, DC
- Northern Virginia
- Maryland
This structure provides exposure to multiple healthcare systems, patient populations, and practice settings, supporting a well-rounded clinical education.
Core Clinical Training Sites
Students complete core training at major affiliated institutions:
- George Washington University Hospital
- GW Medical Faculty Associates
- Children's National Hospital
- Washington DC VA Medical Center
These sites support hands-on learning across a wide range of specialties and patient care environments.
Extended Affiliate Network
Additional clinical experiences are available through an extensive affiliate network:
- Anne Arundel Medical Center
- Holy Cross Hospital of Silver Spring
- Mary's Center
- Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute
- St. Elizabeths Hospital
- Inova Fairfax Hospital
- National Institutes of Health
- Psychiatric Institute of Washington
- Unity Health Care
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
This network supports training across:
- Community-based care
- Academic and research institutions
- Mental health and specialty services
- Military and veteran healthcare systems
Electives & Visiting Student Program (VSLO)
GW SMHS offers a Visiting Student Elective Program through:
- Visiting Student Learning Opportunities
Key points:
- Applications are submitted through VSLO (formerly VSAS)
- Open to MD and eligible DO students
- Supports both inbound visiting students and outbound GW student electives
This system provides a structured pathway for arranging away rotations and specialty electives.
Visiting Osteopathic Medical Students
GW participates in VSLO pathways that include COCA-accredited AACOM member colleges, allowing osteopathic medical students to apply for elective rotations.
Participating institutions include a wide range of U.S. osteopathic schools such as:
- A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
- Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
...and additional AACOM-affiliated programs.
Why Consider GW SMHS
- Established medical school with a long-standing presence in Washington, DC
- Distributed clinical education across multiple healthcare systems
- Access to research, policy, and clinical environments
- Broad elective opportunities through VSLO
- Exposure to diverse patient populations and care settings
Housing Near George Washington University School of Medicine
Washington, DC presents a competitive housing market, particularly for students and visiting trainees completing short-term rotations.
MedsHousing supports connections between medical learners and healthcare professionals and available housing options near GW and its affiliated clinical sites.
This school has multiple campuses
George Washington University School of Medicine
2300 I St NW
Washington
20052
District of Columbia - United States
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