Howard University Program
NeurologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Washington, DC(Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$65,385
PGY1 Salary
66.7%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1801021024
- NRMP Code:
- 2193180A0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 30
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 66.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
This is the only residency program in neurology based in a minority institution. The institution is located in the nation's Capitol and supports diversity and multi-culturalism. Residents are trained to be sensitive to minority health issues.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to develop teaching skills
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$65,385
PGY-1
$65,385
PGY-2
$68,133
PGY-3
$71,497
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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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
- 26.6%
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:
- 1801021024
- NRMP Code:
- 2193180A0
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 30
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Roger Leslie Weir
- Email:
- rweir@howard.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 2/28/2027
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2025 - 2/28/2026
- 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
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 205
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
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2193180A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Howard University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Howard University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Shareka D Hammond
- Contact Email:
- shammond@huhosp.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 205
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 66.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 39th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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