The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is a comprehensive medical center that includes an acute care hospital; a four-year School of Medicine and Health Sciences, with an enrollment of 600 medical students and 800 students in the health-care science professions; a full-time faculty group practice of 300 physicians; and a managed care plan with 90,000 members. The Medical Center is enhanced by the active support and involvement of the 700 physicians who are members of the voluntary medical staff.
Mission
The mission of The George Washington Medical Center is innovation and excellence in medicine and health sciences. Since 1825, this mission has been carried out by providing superior patient care and health promotion, by excellence in the education of health professionals, and by advancing medical knowledge through basic and applied research. Our core values are compassion and integrity supported by the constant improvement of every aspect of our work and the wise allocation of resources.
The George Washington University does not unlawfully discriminate against any person the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, or sexual orientation. This policy covers all programs, services, policies and procedures of the University, including admission to education programs and employment. The University is subject to the District of Columbia Human Rights Law.
Inquiries concerning application of their policy and federal laws and regulations regarding discrimination in education or employment programs and activities may be addressed to Susan B. Kaplan, Associate Vice President for Human Resources, The George Washington University, Rice Hall, Washington, DC 20052, (202) 994-4433, or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the U. S. Department of Education.
Disabled individuals who need special information should call the Office of Disability Support Services (202) 994-8250 (TTD/voice).
From the Division Chief
Thank you for your interest in the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency offered at The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. We are currently the largest Division within the Department of Surgery at The George Washington University. We employ 10 full-time adult otolaryngologists and have clinics at 2300 M Street in downtown Washington, D.C, Shady Grove Hospital in Rockville, Maryland, and. Reston Virginia. Our surgeons principally operate at The George Washington University, but also perform surgery at Virginia Hospital Center, Reston Hospital, and Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. Our surgeons represent every sub-specialty within the field of Otolaryngology, including facial plastic and reconstructive surgery; head and neck cancers, to include TORS and microvascular free flaps; thyroid/parathyroid surgery; salivary gland surgery including sialoendoscopy; advanced anterior and lateral skull base surgery, otologic surgery, laryngology, sinus surgery, and sleep surgery. The breadth of our teachers and their dedication to education is outstanding and is the basis of the clinical education program. We seek to train the best and the brightest.
Joseph Goodman, MD
Otolaryngology Residency Program Director
Associate Professor of Surgery