The GW SMHS RMC leadership is thrilled to provide an update on all the activities of the RMC this fall.  After successfully graduating our first group of RMC students this past Spring, we hosted 8 students on our campus for summer research opportunities in multiple specialties including PM&R, Anesthesia, and ophthalmology. Our class of 2027 is approaching the halfway mark of their clinical rotations, and the class of 2026 has successfully submitted their ERAS applications for the upcoming match!

As you will note from this newsletter, a great deal is happening! On top of doing their clinical rotations,
our RMC students are actively participating in events like Sinai’s Got Talent (Tess won 3rd place!),
testifying before Congress and participating in donor events. This fall, we held a gathering of the
classes of 2028 and 2029 and have begun the process to recruit for the class of 2030.

Finally, we are thrilled to have Dr. Laura Green on board as our second assistant dean of student affairs. She is focusing her time on supporting students academically, helping ensure Sinai maintains an excellent clinical learning environment, and leading efforts to create a comprehensive faculty development program for our institution. As always, anyone who wants to be involved just reach out!

We have lots of opportunities for students and faculty alike.

Meet our New Assistant Dean for Student Affairs - Laura
Green, MD, FACS

Dr. Green brings a distinguished career in medical education, academic leadership, and
surgical training innovation to GW, where she helps support and expand GW’s
commitment to excellence in student development and well-being.

In her new role, Dr. Green serves as an advocate and key point of contact for students,
together with the other Assistant Dean for Student Affairs for the RMC, Dr. Stephanie
Sharps. As part of her responsibilities, Dr. Green is developing programs, activities, and
student enrichment services that support the needs and foster personal growth and
professional development of students in the RMC.

Dr. Green has worked as an ophthalmologist at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore for the past
18 years, and previously served as the ophthalmology residency program director. She
currently serves as the Vice Chair for Faculty Development for the Department of
Ophthalmology. She is a nationally recognized leader in medical education. She is
known for her work advancing diversity and inclusion in medicine, innovative surgical
training methods, and graduate medical education reform.

She is the Chair of the Council of Review Committee Chairs at the Accreditation Council
for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) — a position that includes voting roles on
both the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. She previously chaired the
ACGME’s Ophthalmology Review Committee, leading major revisions to national
training requirements, and represents Ophthalmology in the ABMS/ACGME
Competency-Based Medical Education forum. She is also is a Trustee-at-Large of the
American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Originally from Oakton, Virginia, Dr. Green earned her bachelor’s degree in molecular
biology from the College of William and Mary and her medical degree from Vanderbilt
University School of Medicine. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the at
Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, and a fellowship in
cornea and external disease at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University.

Therese Bueno (Tess), MS4:🎤Congratulations to Tess for winning 3rd place in Sinai Hospital's Got Talent!  Her performance wowed the audience and brought home a proud moment for our RMC community.

Basil Considine, MS3 🏛 Basil represented GW and the RMC at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), sharing a patient’s perspective during a public hearing on generic drug policy. His advocacy emphasized the importance of patient voice in shaping equitable healthcare policies.

In his remarks, Basil emphasized the real-world impact of generic drug policies on patient
access and affordability. Drawing from his experiences at the bedside, he highlighted how
improved regulatory pathways could expand equitable treatment options. His testimony
reflected the strong commitment of RMC students to advocacy and advancing patient-
centered care.

Dr. Robert Mullin – Department of Pediatrics
September 2025 OPRL Learning Environment Accolade Recipient
“Dr. Mullin’s dedication to compassionate teaching and mentorship continues to inspire our
medical students.”
Dr. Melissa Foy – Clerkship Director, Ob/Gyn
August 2025 OPRL Learning Environment Accolade Recipient
“Dr. Foy was a wonderful and caring director who always made sure to give us the
resources we needed to succeed.”

GW SMHS RMC  Fall Specialty Night

The RMC 3rd year students got to join Specialty-specific sessions led by GW/Sinai faculty, where they were able to ask questions about Key strategies for a successful residency application cycle and gain Insights on what to expect in different clinical careers