Dhinu Jayaseelan, DPT, DHSc
"My goals with pursuing a terminal academic degree primarily revolved around professional development – I wanted to develop my current skills and gain new skills to further my ability to learn, teach, and lead. Most importantly though, I wanted to pursue additional formal education without uprooting my life because I love what I do, have a wife and two young kids, and a social network I did not want to leave. The GW DHSc offered me both of these opportunities, with expert faculty, which made the decision a no-brainer."
Marisa Birkmeier, PT, DPT, DHSc
"I chose GW DHSc to expand my knowledge and abilities to be an educational scholar, effective instructor, and leader in higher education. I really loved the emphasis on utilizing your own projects and work activities as a basis for course assignments. I did not have to put on hold my professional goals while enrolled in the GW DHSc program; I leveraged the work accomplished in the DHSc program to meet and exceed my professional objectives."
Stephanie Katz, OTR/L, CHT
"I chose GW because I was motivated to advance myself and my career. I love getting a degree from the George Washington University as a GW hospital employee because it allows me to connect with people associated with the GW that I would otherwise not interact with."
Linda Monterroso Hurtado, DHSc, MSHS
"The Doctor of Health Sciences was key and fit very well with my goals and my schedule… being online was a major plus for me because it gave me flexibility to be able to pursue it without pausing."
Joshua McFarland, DHSc, PA-C
"The Doctor Health Sciences program stood out because it incorporated the two things that I was looking for, which was a focus on leadership and then also a focus on education."
Anthony Marchi, DHSc, CPHQ, CPTD
"I can personally attest to the transformative nature of this program. It sharpened my ability to lead with clarity and purpose, while giving me the structure and mentorship necessary to conduct meaningful research.
Balancing full-time work and doctoral-level scholarship was demanding, but the program’s design—and the incredible faculty—made it achievable, and deeply rewarding. This program helped me grow not only as a healthcare leader, but as a scholar and educator."