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1948

By then, the 422,000-square-foot building that opened in 1948 is supposed to be a smooth, flat lot.

1955

Also of note was Doctor Vincent deVigneaud, who did most of his important research while a professor of biochemistry at the medical school, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1955.

1956

In 1956, for example, GW purchased its first artificial kidney--a "Kolff Kidney" with the serial number "4"--used in acute treatments.

1960

By implementing external clinical rotations in 1960, GW became one of the first universities to offer students access to the best career preparatory experience.

1964

In 1964, Professor Alvin Parrish (M.D. '45) opened Washington's first non-military dialysis unit--beginning a tradition of progressive renal medicine that continues at GW today.

1972

GW introduced its Health Sciences programs in 1972, preparing leaders on the cutting edge of health care.

1981

In 1981 the Medical Center's staff made front- page news when President Reagan, shot at close range, was rushed to the GW emergency room.

1987

In 1987 the Master of Public Health program was established in the School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

1997

In July 1997, the hospital becomes a partnership between Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) and the George Washington University.

2002

Since the current George Washington University Hospital building opened in 2002, physicians and nurses have been treating patients in a technologically advanced hospital.

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