Allan J. Goody, MD Endowed Professor in Medical Education.

Sean A. Whelton is a Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University and He is currently the Program Director and Vice Chair for Medical Education in the Department of Medicine.

Dr. Whelton earned his bachelor of arts in English Literature at Duke University and subsequently earned his medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine. He then completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine, followed by rheumatology fellowship all at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

His excellence in teaching has led to many Golden Apple Awards, which honors faculty who have demonstrated exceptional qualities as an educator, that he has received Golden Orchard designation.

In addition, Dr. Whelton has received the Laurence Kyle award for excellence in house staff education, the Sol Katz Society Award for Teaching Excellence, the Kaiser Permanente Award for Exemplary Dedication to Medical Student Teaching, and induction into the MAGIS Society of Master Teachers in 2022.