Rheumatology News

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The Division of Rheumatology would like to extend our welcome to two new junior fellows: Dr. Sonia Silinsky Krupnikova and Dr. Mohammed Abdulfatah.
Patients with acute gout spend longer time in the emergency department (ED) than the national median across all medical illnesses, according to a study led by Nadine Mbuyi
Chronic rheumatic diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, and their treatments, may make patients more susceptible to contracting COVID-19 and may effect the severity of the virus, according to 
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Nadine Mbuyi is joining the Division of Rheumatology at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.  Dr.
A recent study published in the International Journal of Rheumatology shows establishing Rheumatology Interest Group increased student engagement with the specialty of rheumatology. 
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Marc Phillpotts is joining the George Washington Department of Rheumatology as an Assistant Professor of Medicine.  After moving to Washington, DC, he completed Residency training in Internal Medicine at Howard University Hospital, then…
The Division of Rheumatology is pleased to announce that The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health has received a 5-year award from the Federal Material and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) to continue its operation of Got Transition.  The goal of this award will be to spread the…
Congratulations to Dr. Spencer Frost, winner of the 2018 Mark Millen Award in Rheumatology. The Mark Millen Award is presented annually to a member of the graduating class who has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in the field of Rheumatology.
The Division of Rheumatology is pleased to announce that Dr. Erica McBride was voted Fellow of the Year by the 2018 graduating residency class. This is a huge achievement and indicates Dr. McBride’s enthusiasm for education and passion for Rheumatology. Congratulations Dr. McBride!