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The Department of Mathematics and Statistics promotes research in both pure and applied mathematics as well as in statistics. The department's faculty members pride themselves on innovative instruction and curriculum, resulting in a close working relationship between students and faculty.

Georgetown University Medical Center is an internationally recognized academic medical center with a three-part mission of research, teaching and patient care (through our partnership with MedStar Health). The Medical Center's mission is carried out with a strong emphasis on community outreach and a dedication to the Catholic, Jesuit principle of cura personalis or "care of the whole person."

Georgetown Women in Medicine (GWIM) seeks to strengthen the role of women faculty at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) by addressing challenges experienced by women faculty including the proportion of women in key leadership positions, pay inequities, retention during childbearing years, and challenges in obtaining promotion and tenure. GWIM mentors women faculty, hosts professional development programs, and communicates GWIM’s activities to the Medical Center.

The Department of Medicine is steeped in a rich tradition of excellence built upon the legacies of leaders in cardiology, hematology and oncology and gastroenterology. We are proud of this tradition of excellence and it is our goal today to further that reputation by remaining on the cutting edge of new developments in medical education, scientific and clinical investigation and, of course, clinical care. Central to our success is our commitment to scholarship at all levels of medical training.

The School of Medicine is heir to the Catholic and Jesuit tradition of caring for the sick. The Georgetown medical experience is centered in cura personalis - care for the psychological, spiritual, social as well as physical well being of the person. It lays the groundwork for the intellectual and ethical formation of physician healers committed to the clinically competent care of and the well being of their patients and dedicated to the health needs of the underserved in our society.

The impressive range of course offerings and ready access to faculty make the Medieval Studies Program a rich experience for students. Off-campus, Washington's Library of Congress, The National Gallery of Art and The Folger Shakespeare Library, offer a wealth of teaching, research and internship opportunities.

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology possesses an enviable faculty and training program. Faculty interests include the pathogenesis and basic biology of the fungus Candida albicans; the molecular biology of viral hepatitis; the molecular and cellular biology of the Hepatitis B and the Delta, Dengue and West Nile viruses. For students with an interest in the interaction between scientific progress and formation of government policy, the department offers a Master of Science degree program that allows a student to specialize in science policy and advocacy.

The Center for Multicultural Equity and Access (CMEA) promotes educational excellence and racial equality at Georgetown by serving African American, Latino, Asian American and Native American students, who were historically excluded from the university. The center is dedicated to the academic success and personal development of these students and seeks to ensure that they enjoy the full benefits and opportunities accorded by the university.

Georgetown University’s M.A. degree program in Art and Museum Studies brings academic study of art museums together with museum practice, and emphasizes the international contexts of museums in the modern world. Through courses, individual research, and internships, students work closely with Georgetown art history faculty, curators, and other museum professionals in Washington DC, and with faculty specialists at Sotheby's Institute of Art in London or New York. The twelve-month course of study combines courses in museology and art history with internships at some of Washington’s premier art institutions.

The Music Program at Georgetown offers a wide range of academic courses (music history, arts journalism, music theory, composition and audio technology) and performance opportunities. We specialize in all forms of music associated with American culture, including jazz, rock, hip-hop, dance, film, popular music from around the world and music stemming from the Western European tradition (from the 17th century to the present). Performance groups include the Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Music Ensembles, Pep Band, Georgetown Jazz Band, Jazz Combos, and Guild of Bands (a consortium of student rock bands), all of which are eligible for academic credit.

Muslim Ministry is focused on providing worship services and religious support for Georgetown’s Muslim community as well as providing accurate information about Islam and Muslims to interested members of the greater Georgetown community and area.