About

The Office of International Medicine Programs (IMP) at the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) was founded in 1994 in response to an increasing international demand for American medical education, technology, and procedures. For 30 years, the IMP 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 15,000 healthcare professionals, students, and patients around the globe.

Meet Our Team

IMP's staff has more than 75 years of combined international experience, expertise, and knowledge necessary to operate in today's demanding and challenging global environment. Read more about the members of our dynamic team in the bios listed below.

Leadership & Staff
	Huda M. Ayas, MHSA, MBA, EdD Associate Dean for International Medicine Executive Director, Office of International Medicine Programs
	Stanley M. Knoll, MD, FACS Medical Director
	Brad Moore, MD, MPH, FACP Medical Director
	Fernando Vidal-Vanaclocha, MD, PhD Research Director
	Ali Pourmand, MD, MPH Medical Director, Medical Research Fellowship Program
	Shereen Toubaji, MBA  Associate Program Director
	Kristin Vail, MA  Program Manager
	Rebecca Zacuto, MPH Program Manager
	Eva Bacskai Program Associate
	Cassandra Smith Student Administrative Assistant