MedStar Health Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Washington, DC(Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Metro)
99
Positions
#170
Specialty Rank
$73,250
PGY1 Salary
89.3%
IMG %
#170
Internal Medicine Ranking
71st Percentile
Top 29% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401011097
- NRMP Code:
- 1800140P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 99
- Interviews:
- 556
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 116
- Female Faculty:
- 37.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 9%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The MedStar Washington Hospital Center Internal Medicine Residency program offers both comprehensive education and faculty mentorship needed to develop compassionate and skilled physicians. As the largest hospital in Washington, D.C., we serve a diverse patient population from the local community and beyond. We are proud to offer a clinician educator track, training in POCUS, stipends to support scholarly activity and personalized mentorship to help graduates in the next phase of their careers.
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
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- 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
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$73,250
PGY-1
$76,000
PGY-2
$79,200
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
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
- Population
- 509K
- 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:
- 1401011097
- NRMP Code:
- 1800140P0
- Total Positions:
- 99
- Interviews:
- 556
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sailaja Pindiprolu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 10
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1800140P0, 1800140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center
- Contact Person:
- Gaitri S Tiwari
- Contact Email:
- mwhcimresidency@medstar.net
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 42
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:42PGY-2:29PGY-3:28
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 89.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 88th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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