If the University closes or makes a decision to cancel classes, School
of Medicine and Health Sciences students and faculty should follow the
instructions for their programs recorded on 994-3501.
Year 1 and 2 MD students, PA, NP, and HSP students:
One person from each program or group will be designated to call the
central recording at 6:45 a.m. to initiate phone trees informing students
whether classes are being held, canceled, or rescheduled. This information
will also be available at www.gwumc.edu
by clicking on the GWUMC status button.
PT students will follow the University policy recorded
on 994-5050.
Year 3 and 4 MD students and Health Sciences students on
clinical rotations are expected to meet their clinical responsibilities
and to stay in touch with their respective residents and clerkship or
course directors.
Residents and Fellows: In the event of adverse weather,
all residents and fellows are required to report to their assigned rotations.
University closure has no effect on resident and fellow work schedules.
Basic Science faculty and GWUMC staff will follow
the University policy unless otherwise requested by their chair or supervisor.
All employees deemed essential must report to work.
