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The Office of International Medicine Programs (IMP) is pleased to share some recent developments on our activities to provide academic support to the Ibn Sina University for Medical Sciences (ISUMS) Faculty of Medicine and the ISUMS Faculty of Dentistry in Amman, Jordan.
Students graduate from the Global Health Scholarly Concentration (GHSC) equipped to serve in global communities with a deepened cultural sensitivity and perspective and an understanding of global disease burden and social determinants of health. Learn first-hand about the scholarly concentration…
Learn more about Vadym Shapovalov, MD's journey from the MRFP to residency, what he gained from his experience as a research fellow, and his advice for other IMGs who are considering taking the next step to apply for residency in the United States.
Medical Director of the George Washington University Office of International Medicine Programs, Stanley Knoll, MD, RESD ’74, was recently granted Clinical Professor Emeritus of Surgery status at the university. His new title is a culmination of decades of service he has put toward the advancement…
Two medical students at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences are pioneering a new curriculum for medical students this spring, under the mentorship of GW Assistant Professor of Medicine Gavin Truong, MD.
Not all pathways leading to U.S. residency programs look the same, which is why the George Washington University (GW) Office of International Medicine Programs (IMP) offers a vast array of opportunities for aspiring U.S. residency applicants at different stages of their medical education.
The Medicine and Health Sciences Office of International Medicine Programs recently initiated a six-year contract with the Ibn Sina University for Medical Sciences (ISUMS), the first private medical school in Amman, Jordan.
Ever since the family of Leonard C. Akman, MD bequeathed $3.2 million in his honor, the amount of SMHS faculty and students engaging in global health activities has grown significantly.
After completing residency at the George Washington University, Rasha Buhumaid’s medical career has been marked by immense growth and success.
In 2014, the Office of International Medicine Programs (IMP) at the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) established an on-campus Summer Research and Medical Enrichment Program (SRMP) for international medical students to attend in-person…