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The Equity Committee hosted an intensive, in-person event designed to equip future healthcare professionals with the practical tools necessary to provide high-quality, gender-affirming care.

The GW SMHS Research Showcase took place on April 29, 2026, and featured eleven Doctor of Occupational Therapy students.

Eight standout students were honored with the SPIRAL, CLEAR, STAR, and JEDI Awards for their exceptional embodiment of the program’s core values and curricular themes.

Brianne Shust, a third-year doctoral student and Children’s National Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (CN-LEND) Fellow, presented her latest findings on community accessibility.

Faculty, students and alumni from the George Washington University Doctor of Occupational Therapy program gather at the Nationals Park to cheer on the Washington Nationals baseball team.

For Women’s History Month, the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences recently hosted "Breaking Barriers in the Health Sciences where established female leaders shared lived experiences, about navigating professional hurdles and celebrating the triumphs of women in…

GW OTD Student Aliyah receives a SPIRIT Award during her fieldwork experience at MedStar Health

Dr. Sarah Doerrer has secured two major grants to improve rehabilitation outcomes for patients with hand and upper extremity injuries. The research focuses on two primary pillars: health equity and early clinical intervention.

First, second, and third-year students volunteered for "Morning at the Museum," a specialized program designed to provide a sensory-friendly and inclusive environment for children and families to explore the gallery’s collections.

Kellie Sawyer, OTD, OTR/L, has been appointed to the American Occupational Therapy Foundation’s Standing Committee for Research Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity which is a natural extension of her ongoing work and research publications.