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Rana Al Aghbar, unlike some who pursue a career in health care, didn’t feel a calling to the profession. Instead, what was to be a “job between jobs” became the ideal fit, and her excellence and work ethic have shined throughout her time at the George Washington University Medical Faculty…

The Washington Business Journal interviewed Adam Friedman, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Dermatology at the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences, on how the department has managed the COVID-19 pandemic, the growth of biopharma, and how he…

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases in the United States. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Month, a time for increased awareness of the disease and conversation around treatment and prevention.

Cecilia Castro, a medical assistant at the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, is a touchstone for patients.

Pooja Sodha, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and director of the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology, explains the anatomical and age-related changes that occur over time.

For people suffering from the broad range of neurological issues, problems can quickly escalate from a mild, dull, annoying ache to persistent, severe, and disabling pain. Whether a patient is experiencing pain in the neck or a serious disorder, timely care from an experienced professional is…

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, one persistent issue has emerged: Long COVID syndrome. The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, however, is doing its best to help.

As one of the most common cancers in the United States, skin cancer will impact 1 in 5 Americans by the age of 70. That’s why it’s important to take care of your skin early with skin cancer prevention methods, such as wearing the appropriate SPF year-round and avoiding tanning beds.

 William Borden, MD, has been tapped to serve as interim Chair of the Department of Medicine. Borden currently serves as the GW MFA’s Chief Quality and Population Health Officer

The George Washington University is pleased to announce Lorenzo Norris, MD, as the chief wellness officer for GW Hospital, the GW Medical Faculty Associates, and the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.