Howard University Program
Family MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Washington, DC(Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#248
Specialty Rank
$63,786
PGY1 Salary
75.0%
IMG %
#248
Family Medicine Ranking
68th Percentile
Top 32% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1201021081
- NRMP Code:
- 2193120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 65
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 5
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 23%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 16%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Howard University Family Medicine Residency Training Program began in 1970 - one of the very first Family Medicine Residency Programs in the nation. This program was conceived based upon patient need, with the understanding that our patients required coordination of medical services from acute care through tertiary care. The Program began with 2 residents and has expanded to a program of 6-6-6 with a total of 18 residents.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
3 weeks
Salary Progression
$63,786
PGY-1
$65,385
PGY-2
$68,133
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
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
- 27.3%(FREIDA)
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1201021081
- NRMP Code:
- 2193120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 65
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Billie
- Email:
- atgordon@huhosp.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/16/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2025 - 2/11/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2193120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Howard University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Howard University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Anika Gordon
- Contact Email:
- atgordon@huhosp.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 120
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 120
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 75.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 79th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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