MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Washington, DC(Washington, District Of Columbia Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
$73,250
PGY1 Salary
2.9%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4001021047
- NRMP Code:
- 1801400C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 104
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 36
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 7
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We offer diverse clinical experiences within a variety of patient populations. Our sites include an academic hospital, a community and the DC VA. We provide individualized training opportunities that include a variety of electives and 3 tracks: Global Health, Social Medicine and a Bioethics Track. CAP, CL and Women's Mental Health are areas of strength as is the extensive training in different psychotherapy modalities.Residents' wellness is a priority as evidenced by the wellness initiative.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
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
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$73,250
PGY-1
$76,000
PGY-2
$79,200
PGY-3
$82,500
PGY-4
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
- 23.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- 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:
- 4001021047
- NRMP Code:
- 1801400C0
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 104
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Mayada Akil
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- June Start Date:
- June 14
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1801400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Beth Sweeney
- Contact Email:
- beth.a.sweeney@gunet.georgetown.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 9
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:9PGY-2:9PGY-3:9PGY-4:9
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 2.9%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 5th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 5.9%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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