Explore the resources in this section to learn more about best practices, professional development opportunities, and resources to enhance your courses.
Instructional Technology
Instructional Technology staff members are available to assist Health Sciences faculty with the design and development of course materials and other technology-related issues. Contact Laurie Posey or Laurie Lyons at lbl@gwu.edu or (202) 994-8376.
FRED
FRED for Health Sciences (Faculty Resources, Education, and Development) is a community in Blackboard for Health Sciences faculty. It contains professional development materials, archives of webinars for faculty, course templates, and resources regarding plagiarism and academic integrity. Contact Laurie Lyons if you do not have access to FRED in Blackboard.
GW Resources
- Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: Serves the faculty, students and staff of The George Washington University Medical Center and provides access to research databases, journals and many other online resources.
- Gelman Library: Provides access to many additional resources, including those in the social sciences, business and management, arts and humanities, and general reference.
- Human Resources: Information on benefits, staff learning and development, and recruitment.
- Office of the Provost: The chief academic officer for GW.
- Policies: For SMHS faculty.
- The Code of Student Conduct: The primary University policy governing student behavior.
- The Teaching and Learning Collaborative (TLC): GW's newly created center for teaching excellence.

