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Jehan (Gigi) El-Bayoumi MD
Founding Director, Rodham Institute
Jehan (Gigi) El-Bayoumi, MD is a distinguished medical professional and educator with a focus on internal medicine and health equity. Born in Florida and raised in East Lansing, Michigan, she completed her undergraduate studies and medical degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.1
Career and Positions
Dr. El-Bayoumi currently holds several important positions:
- Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University Medical Center24
- Founding Director of the Rodham Institute4
- Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences5
Previously, she completed her residency and chief residency in internal medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine, where she was subsequently appointed as a faculty member in the Division of General Internal Medicine.1
Achievements and Focus
Throughout her career, Dr. El-Bayoumi has dedicated herself to:
- Medical education
- Providing holistic and compassionate care
- Improving health equity, particularly in Washington, D.C.
Her commitment to these areas has earned her numerous local and national awards, as well as inclusion in international forums.1 In 2013, she played a key role in establishing the Rodham Institute, which is dedicated to improving health equity in Washington, D.C.1
Philosophy of Care
Dr. El-Bayoumi's approach to medicine emphasizes compassionate care and respectful treatment of patients. These principles have been central elements throughout her academic career and clinical practice.3