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Postdoc Wellbeing Programs

All listed benefits are available to postdoctoral scholars and associates.
  • Headspace
  • Employee Assistance Program with Textcoach
  • Family Care benefits
  • Health Advocate
  • Real Appeal
  • Aetna Enhanced Maternity Management Program
    • If you are pregnant and covered under a GW health plan, you are eligible to participate in the Aetna Maternity Management Program at no cost. The Aetna Enhanced Maternity Program supports all members regardless of risk level throughout their entire maternity journey. Program components include Obstetrical-experienced nurse care management for members with conditions that place them at risk for unfavorable outcomes, mental health support including referral to AbleTo (stress, depression, postpartum and anxiety support) and other plan BH benefits, Behavioral Health Specialist support for Women’s Health, postpartum depression screening and support; resources and educational materials through the Maternity Support Center on Aetna.com.
  • Campus Gym Access- Lerner Health and Wellness Center
    • Postdocs are eligible for the discounted faculty and staff membership

Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs

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Graduate Student Inquiries: ogpaatgwu [dot] edu (oga[at]gwu[dot]edu)

Postdoc Inquiries: postdocsupportatgwu [dot] edu (postdocsupport[at]gwu[dot]edu)

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Submission: etdsatgwu [dot] edu (etds[at]gwu[dot]edu)

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