“The mission of Biomedical Graduate Education (BGE) is to provide outstanding education, innovative research opportunities, career advice and mentorship in the biomedical sciences for students pursuing careers as researchers, educators, health care professionals and scholars.”
— Anna Tate Riegel, Ph.D., Vice Dean for Biomedical Graduate Education, Georgetown University School of Medicine; Vice President for Research, Georgetown University Medical Center
About BGE
Biomedical Graduate Education (BGE) at Georgetown University School of Medicine is committed to fostering an intellectual environment conducive to the discovery and communication of knowledge and new research. Our programs provide a variety of outstanding educational and research training environments, responsive to the needs and interests of a diverse student population.
Who We Are
We are a diverse community of scholars, educators and researchers with a shared interest in excellence and achievement in biomedical fields. Every year, we welcome students from many backgrounds to learn and grow together, whether on the Georgetown campus or through our online programs.
655Studentsrepresenting 27 countries, Fall 2024
197Facultywith expertise across disciplines and industries
4,928Alumnigraduated 2013-2022
Our competitive programs combine rigorous curricula, engaged faculty, and personalized career strategy and professional development services. Students are encouraged to explore their interests and personalize their education through electives, research opportunities, seminars and workshops.
Resources for BGE StudentsMaster’s Programs
Our master’s programs provide knowledge, experiences, and personalized resources to prepare students for impactful careers.
Explore Master’s ProgramsPh.D. Programs
Our doctoral programs are research engines, training leaders in medicine and science while yielding important advances.
Explore Ph.D. ProgramsGraduate Certificates
Designed for working professionals, our graduate certificate programs combine flexibility with rigorous instruction.
Explore Graduate CertificatesCommitted to Community in Diversity
Our students, faculty, staff and alumni bring many different identities, beliefs and histories to BGE. Welcoming everyone is important to us as academics and as members of a community. We are continually identifying and overcoming structural barriers to recruitment, retention, and academic and career success for students and postdoctoral fellows of all backgrounds.
From scholarships to enrichment programs to student groups and accessibility resources, BGE students have many supports as they pursue their goals.
Learn More About Community in Diversity at BGE
Meet the Hoyas Scholars
Recipients of the Hoyas for Science Scholarship, which aims to support the diversity of experiences and perspectives at BGE, share their academic and professional inspirations, challenges and goals.
Hoyas for Science ProfilesOur Impact
BGE students will put their education to work in universities, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, doctor’s offices, nonprofits, and other arenas around the world. Combined with the research being performed on our campus, our alumni represent a powerful force for human health and scientific discovery.
Training Experts Across Fields
Our alumni serve and lead across a wide range of careers, from academic and industry research to clinical roles and government positions. The training and community fostered at BGE empower our graduates to achieve professional success and social impact.
Alumni Outcomes
Growing Our Impact
More BGE News & Events
Pharmacology & Physiology Student is Georgetown’s First HHMI Gilliam Fellow
Lindsey Russ, a doctoral student investigating brainstem function as part of the Evans Lab, will receive research funding as well as leadership training through the fellowship.
Connect with Us
Georgetown University is located in the nation’s capital, home to a vibrant community of biotechnology, pharmaceutical and life science companies, along with federal agencies and laboratories. We welcome you to visit our campus and faculty to learn more about the BGE experience.
Meet with BGE
Our offices are located in the Medical and Dental Building, 3900 Reservoir Road NW, first floor, Southeast wing.
We invite you to contact your program of interest to schedule a visit. Download a campus map or use the interactive campus map to find your way around. For ways to get to and from campus and around the D.C. area, visit the Office of Transportation Management and the Getting Around D.C. page.
You may also take the virtual tour of the Georgetown campus.
Support Our Work
We rely on alumni, families, philanthropists, organizations and other generous donors to help us advance our education and research missions. Contributions allow us to provide scholarships for master’s students, fuel our Ph.D. programs, and expand our postdoctoral research opportunities.
Donate to BGE