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Admissions Office:

If you are planning a trip to GW you are welcome to stop by the Office of Admissions for the Medical Doctor Program at:

The George Washington University
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Medical School Admissions
Walter G. Ross Hall
2300 I Street, NW Suite 716
Washington, DC 20037

The Office of Admissions is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the exception of observed holidays.

A guided tour is provided each Monday at 11AM leaving from the Office of Admissions in Ross Hall 716. Please arrive by 10:45AM to check in. Please note that a current photo I.D. (such as a driver's license or passport) will be required of visitors to gain entrance to the School of Medicine.

The tour provides a brief overview of our main facilities. Please refer to the video on our website for an in-depth view of the medical center and hospital.

We will also accommodate groups and individuals who call ahead and schedule an appointment.

Driving Directions

From North: Route 95 South to Route 495 West (toward Silver Spring) to Route 355 South (which becomes Wisconsin Ave.). Then follow directions as given in "From Northwest" below.

From Northwest: Route 270 feeds into Route 355 (which becomes Wisconsin Ave.). Proceed on Wisconsin, bearing left onto Massachusetts Avenue NW after Massachusetts crosses Wisconsin. Continue on Massachusetts until 21st street NW. Turn right on 21st Street and continue to intersection with I Street. Turn right and continue to 23rd street.

From West: Take 66 East over the Roosevelt Bridge Follow signs for E Street. Turn left onto 23rd Street. Continue to I Street NW.

From South: Route 395 North to Arlington Memorial Bridge, bear left at the Lincoln Memorial, turn left on 23rd Street NW, and continue a few blocks to I Street NW.

For more specific directions from your location please visit www.mapquest.com

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By Rail or Air

When arriving at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Union Station (Amtrak), take the Metro Rail (subway) to the Foggy Bottom-GWU Station at 23rd and I Streets NW. Regan National and Union Station are approximately 15-20 minutes from campus.

Dulles International Airport (IAD) is approximately 45 minutes from campus. For information visit www.metwashairports.com.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
is approximately 60 minutes from campus. For information visit www.bwiairport.com.

SuperShuttle offers service to and from all three airports. To arrange service, reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance by calling 1-800-BLUE-VAN (1-800-258-3826) or online at www.supershuttle.com.

Metro The Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro subway station is located on campus, immediately between Ross Hall and the GW Hospital. Both Blue and Orange lines stop there. For information and maps visit http://www.wmata.com/

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Where to stay

Please mention that you are interviewing for Medical School at GWU for possible special rates.

The George Washington University Inn
824 New Hampshire Ave., NW
1-800-426-4455 or 202-337-6620
www.gwuinn.com
Rates start at $109
One block to GW Medical Center

One Washington Circle Hotel
One Washington Circle, NW
1-800-424-9671 or 202-872-1680
www.thecirclehotel.com
Rates start at $109
Less than a block from GW Hospital

The River Inn
924 25th St., NW
1 800 424 2741 or 202-337-7600
www.theriverinn.com

One block from the medical center! Rates start at $189 based on availability!

Hotel Lombardy
2019 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
1-800-424-5486 or 202-828-2600
www.hotellombardy.com

Special Rates Available!
Mention code: LGWMED
Only 2 blocks to Medical Center!

The Fairmont Washington
2401 M Street, NW
202-429-2400 or 1-888-837-5623
www.fairmont.com

Special rates for GWU!

The Holiday Inn- Georgetown
2101 Wisconsin Ave., NW
202-338-4458
www.higeorgetown.com

Special rates and free shuttle to Medical Center!

Washington Suites Georgetown
2500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
202-333-8060
www.washingtonsuiteshotel.com

Special rates and only 3 blocks to Medical Center!

The Melrose Hotel
2430 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
202-955-6400
www.melrosehotel.com

Special rates for GW Med School, only 3 blocks to campus!

Washington Marriott
1221 22nd Street, NW
202-261-9708

www.marriottwashington.com

3 blocks to campus!

The Doubletree Guest Suites
801 New Hampshire Ave., NW
202-785-2000

Only 1 block to the Medical Center
Call for special Med School rates!

Other Hotels Close to GWU Medical Center:

The State Plaza Hotel
2117 E St., NW
202-861-8200

Best Western Suites Hotel
1121 New Hampshire Ave., NW
202-457-0565

For more information on Hotels in the area, please visit: www.dcaccommodations.com

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