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St. George’s University Announces New Chair of Psychiatry
Dr. Amy S. Hoffman has been named Chair of St. George’s University’s Department of Psychiatry. She has been involved with St. George’s University since 2005 as a Professor of Psychiatry, Clerkship Director, DME and Associate Chair of Psychiatry. Since January 2009, Dr. Hoffman has served the University as Interim Chair of the Department of Psychiatry, “filling the very big shoes,” she said, of St. George’s University’s previous Chair of Psychiatry, Dr. Marvin H. Lipkowitz. Dr. Hoffman is delighted and proud to take on this role from such an esteemed colleague; an individual she views as a mentor in many different capacities.
Dr. Hoffman received her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1980. Since then, her career has been marked by influential positions within Departments of Psychiatry of some of New York’s most high profile and reputable hospitals. Her last 18 years have been dedicated to the clinical administration of two hospitals within the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, the largest municipal hospitals and health care systems in the United States.
St. George’s University’s DES Inspires and Supports Faculty
St. George’s University’s Department of Education Services (DES) offers a myriad of programs uniquely designed to optimize the educational experience of its student body, faculty, and staff.
St. George’s University School of Medicine Announces Student Research Competition
The Dean of St. George’s University School of Medicine has announced a student research competition which encourages and promotes the research component of St. George’s University’s medical program.
Formation of Caribbean Public Health Agency Progresses
In response to concerns from Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member governments regarding the efficiency of the existing decentralized public health system, Guyana’s Minister of Health, the Hon. Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, PhD, DSc (Hon), presented
St. George’s University Announces Tuition Scholarship Program for 12 Inner-City Medical Students
St. George’s University School of Medicine (SGUSOM) has announced a new scholarship program for students who live in inner-city and/or medically underserved communities in the United States.