Congratulations!

You have started your application and are one step closer to achieving your educational goals.

Applicant Instructions

As part of the application process for the Biomedical Laboratory Sciences (BLS) programs, you are required to secure a clinical placement site, and your application will be incomplete if securing a site has not been satisfied.

On your application, you will or have selected one of the options below. Your selection will determine your clinical placement process.

Option 1: At the time of application, I live within 25 miles of the GW Foggy Bottom main campus in the Washington, D.C. area.

If you selected this option:

• GW’s Clinical Coordinator will place you in one of the local GW-affiliate laboratories.
• Reach out to one of GW’s Enrollment Advisor and get a Local Acknowledgement Letter (LAL).
• Read the Local Acknowledgement Letter carefully and sign it.
• Attach the signed letter to your application and notify your Enrollment Advisor of the completion.

OR

If you selected this option and are employed at a laboratory outside of the local area, you may request to complete your rotations at that facility provided the site agrees to it.

You will need to complete a Clinical Site Verification (CSV) form by following the
instructions below. 

Option 2: At the time of application, I live outside of the 25 miles of the GW Foggy Bottom main campus in the Washington, D.C. area.

If you selected this option:

• You will need to secure a clinical site in your desired geographical area and provide a completed Clinical Site Verification (CSV) form by following the instructions below.

Clinical Site Verification (CSV) Process

1. Read the Student Step-by-Step guide  for best practice guidelines to securing your clinical placement.
2. Please select the appropriate Clinical Site Verification (CSV) form below:
   • Medical Laboratory Science (Post-Baccalaureate in MLS, Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry and Microbiology, BSHS in MLS, MSHS in Lab Medicine, MSHS in Clinical Microbiology)
   • Molecular Diagnostics Sciences (Post-Baccalaureate in Medical Genetics and Molecular Biology, BSHS in Medical Genetics and Molecular Biology, MSHS in Molecular Diagnostics Sciences)

3. Download the call log and document your clinical interaction and process.

   Note: The CSV form is not a legally binding document and is for informational purposes only. It should be completed by the Laboratory Manager/ Director or On-Site Educational Coordinator.

4. As you contact clinical sites, record your outreach activities on a call log
5. Provide the appropriate CSV form to the Laboratory Manager/Laboratory Director or On- site Education Coordinator at your desired facility.

6. The Lab Manager/ Laboratory Director or On-site Education Coordinator must complete
   the form in its entirety (it is a fillable PDF) and return it to you.

   Note: The CSV form should be typed. You must attach the completed CSV form to your GW application. Your application will be considered incomplete if the CSV form is missing.

Students with prior clinical experience may apply for one or more clinical rotation waivers. Contact one of GW’s Enrollment Advisor for details.

Contact Us

If at any time during this process, you need assistance, you can reach a GW Enrollment Advisor at:

• Email: info [at] hsprograms [dot] gwu [dot] edu (info[at]hsprograms[dot]gwu[dot]edu)
• Schedule an Appointment
• Phone Call or Text: 202-792-2819, one of our Enrollment Advisors will contact you.

Thank you for considering The George Washington University as your school of choice.

Good luck with your application!