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George Washington University Program

Obstetrics and gynecologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Washington, DC(Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Metro)
32
Positions
#76
Specialty Rank
$70,625
PGY1 Salary
15.6%
IMG %
#76
Obstetrics and gynecology Ranking
74th Percentile
Top 26% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2201021064
NRMP Code:
1802220C0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
80

Contact Information

Kathryn Isabel Marko
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
7
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
29
Non-Physician Staff:
12
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
85.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Urban environment with widely diverse patient population. PGY3 elective experience. Advocacy Curriculum. Sexual Health and Gender Affirmation (SAGA) Center. Our mission is to train highly competent, knowledgeable, motivated and happy obstetrician gynecologists who will be well prepared for their future in our specialty regardless of what type of practice they decide

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal 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)
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$70,625
PGY-1
$73,126
PGY-2
$76,845
PGY-3
$79,943
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Washington, DC
Metropolitan Area
Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
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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
24.7%(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

Nominal Salary
$70,625
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$108,654
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2201021064
NRMP Code:
1802220C0STEP
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
80
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Kathryn Isabel Marko
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/9/2026 - 1/8/2027
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:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 23

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1802220C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
George Washington University Hospital (UHS)
Primary Teaching Site:
George Washington University Hospital (UHS)
Contact Person:
John Shafer
Contact Email:
jshafer@mfa.gwu.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8
PGY-4:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
7

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
15.6%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
2nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
3.1%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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