G.S.U. Department of Respiratory Therapy

For over three decades, Georgia State University’s Department of Respiratory Therapy has proudly partnered with Saudi Arabia to advance respiratory care education and professional training. This powerful international collaboration continues to elevate the field and open doors for future leaders in healthcare. 💙💨

As we grow our study‑abroad programs and global partnerships, we remain committed to shaping skilled, compassionate respiratory care professionals who make a difference around the world. 🌐💪

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Georgia State’s Respiratory Therapy Program Builds Decades-Long Bridge with Saudi Arabia - Global Atlanta Editor’s note: This article is made possible through a partnership between GSU’s Office of International Initiatives (OII) and Global Atlanta. For more than three decades, a specialized health sciences program […]

🎉 Celebrating Respiratory Care Week 🎉
This week, we honor the incredible work of respiratory therapists, essential members of the healthcare team who help patients breathe easier and live better. It’s a profession that truly makes a difference.

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Kudos to Dr. Doug Gardenhire, chair of respiratory therapy, who will take on the additional title and responsibilities of assistant dean for international initiatives in the Lewis College. This position is new as the college expands its efforts in international study, research collaborations and graduate student recruitment.

Dr. Gardenhire has chaired the college’s International Services Committee and has been chair of respiratory therapy since 2015. Under his leadership, the committee has strongly advocated and supported the college’s international activities, including new study abroad programs, international recruitment and institutional collaborations. His appointment is effective Jan. 1.

On this Giving Tuesday, help send 13 extraordinary respiratory therapy students on an intensive study-abroad to the Dominican Republic. For nine days, students will be immersed in the small rural farming village of Puerto Plata, where they will conduct clinical screenings and assessments. This study-abroad will cost about $1,600 per student, including program fees, food, lodging, transportation and airfare. We're looking to raise $10,000 to help offset costs! Make a gift at https://impact.gsu.edu/project/39912

kicks off TOMORROW! Please join us on this annual day of giving and show your support of the Lewis College.

Congratulations to the Department of Respiratory Therapy, which was recognized by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care for its high rate of credentialing success among its graduates. More than 90 percent of GSU's respiratory graduates become credentialed.

GSU was selected by NAFSA: Association of International Educators to receive a 2023 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization. The Lewis College integrates international education throughout its curricula and offers many study abroad opportunities.

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Georgia State University Wins Prestigious 2023 Senator Paul Simon Award for Outstanding Campus Internationalization - Office of the Provost Georgia State University was selected by NAFSA: Association of International Educators to receive a 2023 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization. Named after the late U.S. Senator Paul Simon of Illinois, the award celebrates outstanding innovation and accomplishment in campus intern...