Health Sciences Celebration 2023

Saturday, May 20, 2023

Health Sciences Celebration, Lisner Auditorium to begin at 4:00pm ET

Watch the celebration above or on YouTube.

Watch the Celebration on YouTube

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Graduation Celebration

Welcome: Barbara Bass, MD

Barbara Bass, MD: Vice President for Health Affairs, Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Chief Executive Officer, the GW Medical Faculty Associates

Recognizing the Class of 2023: Robert H. Miller, PhD

Robert H. Miller, PhD: Vivian Gill Distinguished Research Professor, Vice Dean for Research and Academic Affairs, Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology

Ozgur Ekmekci Interprofessional Leadership Award Presentation: Karen Schlumpf, MPH

Online Program Recipient

Casey Savin, MSHS

Clinical Translational Research

Campus Program Recipient

Emily Kim, MSHS

Physician Assistant Studies

Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award Presentation: Kathleen Thoma, EdD

Rebekah Hulsey, BSHS

Clinical Research Administration

Outstanding Graduate Award Presentation: Ellen Costello, PhD

Fernando Dominguez, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Presentation of Diplomas

Marcia Firmani, PhD, MSPH, MT(ASCP)MBCM: Chair, Department of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences

Leslie Davidson, PhD, OT/L, FAOTA: Chair, Department of Clinical Research and Leadership

Joyce Maring, EdD, DPT: Chair, Department of Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences

Mary L. Warner, DBH, PA-C: Chair, Department of Physician Assistant Studies

Recitation of Oath: Dominic Diprizino, DPT, (Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2023)

The Pledge

I will lead my life and practice my profession with integrity and compassion, treating each individual I see with dignity and respect.

I promise to comfort, care, and work toward curing the sick and disabled and will strive to promote the health and well-being of all the people for whom I care.

I will work for the benefit of, and avoid harm to, the individuals I serve and those who are my colleagues; and even if directed, I will do nothing that I believe could harm my patient.

I will use my knowledge and skill to serve all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, disease, or social status.

I will respect the privacy of every person and will hold confidential all information about patients for whom I care.

I pledge to continue to learn and grow in my profession and continually seek to gain new knowledge.

I will constantly strive to contribute to my profession through teaching others who can benefit from my knowledge.

I promise to pursue each of the tenets of this pledge with strength and courage, to the utmost of my power.

Charge to Graduates: Robert H. Miller, PhD

Robert H. Miller, PhD: Vivian Gill Distinguished Research Professor, Vice Dean for Research and Academic Affairs, Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology

Celebration Program

2023 Health Sciences Celebration Program

Heath Sciences Program Cover Celebration 2023

Download the 2023 Health Sciences Commencement Celebration Program to view digitally or print at home and follow along during the ceremony.

Download 2023 Health Sciences Commencement Celebration Program

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Health Sciences Departments: Celebration Information

Each department will hold their own recognition or award celebration, please for more information reach out to your department directly.

Biomedical Laboratory Sciences

Friday, May 19th from 6:00 PM EST
For more information, please reach out to your department directly.

Clinical Research and Leadership

Saturday, May 20th from 11:30 AM EST
For more information, please reach out to your department directly.

Physician Assistant Studies

GW PA Program Long White Coat Ceremony will be held on

Friday, May 19th at 5:30 PM EST at Dorothy Betts Theatre (The Student Center)

PA Program Long White Coat Ceremony

Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences

GW Doctor of Physical Therapy Ceremony will be held on
Friday, May 19th at 1:30 PM EST
For more information, please reach out to your department directly.

GW ALMA MATER

Hail Alma Mater
To thy spirit guiding,
Knowledge thy closest friend
In its strength abiding,
Pledge we fidelity
Ne'er its place resigning,
Hail thee George Washington!