Andrew Garrett, MD, Mph
About Andrew Garrett, MD, Mph
Andrew Garrett, MD, MPH, serves as the EMS Medical Director for the GW Emergency Medical Response Group and holds multiple academic and medical positions at The George Washington University. He has extensive experience in disaster management and medical response, having worked with various government agencies and institutions, including NATO and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Andrew Garrett serves as an Associate Professor and Program Director/Medical Director for the Emergency Health Services program at The George Washington University. He has held this position since 2018, overseeing degree programs in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Global Leadership in Disaster Response. Additionally, he is the EMS Medical Director for the GW Emergency Medical Response Group (EMeRG), providing medical oversight for the student-run campus EMS system. Garrett also holds a secondary appointment as an Associate Professor of Global Health since 2021 and serves as the Operational Medical Director for a federal law enforcement agency.
Experience with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Garrett has extensive experience with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). He worked as a Senior Medical Advisor from 2017 to 2018 and later served as a Senior Advisor in the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response from 2020 to 2022. He currently works as a Medical Officer with the HHS/ASPR National Incident Management Team. His roles have involved significant contributions to disaster management and public health preparedness.
Background in Disaster Management and Medical Preparedness
Garrett has a strong background in disaster management and medical preparedness. He participated in the White House Leadership Development Program as a charter fellow, focusing on Global Health Security and Biodefense policy. His previous roles include Director for Medical and Biodefense Preparedness Policy at the National Security Council and Director of the National Disaster Medical System. He continues to serve with the National Disaster Medical System and was deployed in 2022 in support of Hurricane Ian.
Educational Qualifications
Garrett holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. He also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from UMass Chan Medical School, focusing on Emergency Preparedness. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Geology, and Natural History from Carleton College. He completed his residency in Pediatrics at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Professional Affiliations and Certifications
Andrew Garrett holds board certifications in both EMS and Pediatrics and is a Nationally Registered Paramedic. He has worked clinically as a field physician with GW University's Event Medicine Team. His professional affiliations include serving as an Adjunct Associate Professor at New York University since 2017, contributing to the College of Global Public Health.