MedStar Health Georgetown University Program
OphthalmologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Washington, DC(Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#77
Specialty Rank
$76,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#77
Ophthalmology Ranking
39th Percentile
Top 61% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2401032041
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 58
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 47
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 9
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 15
- Female Faculty:
- 37.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 85%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 1%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The MedStar Georgetown/Washington Hospital Center Ophthalmology Residency Program provides the ophthalmologist-to-be with the knowledge, compassion, experience they will need to be able to practice independently or complete a successful fellowship and go on to thrive in private or academic practice. We expose the residents to a multi-faceted patient experience and our resident-centered program provides both personal and professional support to round out an excellent residency experience!
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$76,000
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
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
- 22.9%
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:
- 2401032041
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Reena A Garg
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2025 - 10/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 12/8/2025 - 12/9/2025
- 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:
- 235
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 235
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:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center
- Contact Person:
- Penelope A Helfgott
- Contact Email:
- penelope.a.helfgott@medstar.net
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 235
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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