Support Groups – Washington DC

Upcoming Meetings

  • August 12, 2026
  • October 14, 2026

Chapter Info

Washington DC chapter meetings are hosted by medical students and physicians at Georgetown University Hospital and Howard University Hospital who are leading experts in HS.

Looking for more information?

Send us a message through the contact form, or email us at dc@hopeforhs.org.

Registration

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Volunteers

Chapter Founders: Yassaman Erfani & Umayr Shaikh
Chapter Leaders: Caroline Brooks, Meghan Currin, & Ria Sandeep
Chapter Coordinator: Zoe Ting
Chapter Medical Directors:

  • Dr. Freba Farhat (MedStar Georgetown University Hospital)
  • Dr. Ginette Okoye (Howard University Hospital)

Chapter Medical Leads:

  • Dr. Carol Deane Benedict (MedStar Georgetown University Hospital)
  • Dr. Karen Evans (MedStar Georgetown University Hospital)