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George Washington University School of Medicine Program

DermatologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Washington, DC(Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Metro)
7
Positions
#59
Specialty Rank
$66,987
PGY1 Salary
40.0%
IMG %
#59
Dermatology Ranking
59th Percentile
Top 41% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0801000127
NRMP Code:
1802080R0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
7
Interviews:
30

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
9/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
10
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
3
Female Faculty:
42.9%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
95%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$66,987
PGY-1
$66,987
PGY-2
$72,495
PGY-3
$75,419
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Washington, DC
Metropolitan Area
Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
670,587

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
65(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$339K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.5K/mo
Median Household Income
$82K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
26.0%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
670,587
Median Age
25 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.24
Poverty Rate
25.0%
Unemployment Rate
12.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
50%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
11.64
Gas (per gallon)
$3.59
Gym Membership
43

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$66,987
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$103,057
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0801000127
NRMP Code:
1802080R0
Total Positions:
7
Interviews:
30
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Adam J Friedman
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/5/2025 - 10/15/2025
Interview Period:
12/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1802080A0, 1802080R0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
George Washington University School of Medicine
Primary Teaching Site:
George Washington University School of Medicine
Contact Person:
Desiree Poosson
Contact Email:
dpoosson@mfa.gwu.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
28

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
40.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
5th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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