MedStar Health Georgetown University Program
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Washington, DC(Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#9
Specialty Rank
$73,250
PGY1 Salary
4.2%
IMG %
#9
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
92nd Percentile
Top 8% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3401021087
- NRMP Code:
- 3191340C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 64
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 26
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 33%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Elective and Research Opportunities - Residents have 5 months of electives, with an optional 3- to 5-month research track, including opportunities at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This structure supports personalized career development and scholarly interests. - Advanced Training in Electrodiagnosis and Ultrasound - The program offers extensive electrodiagnostic training at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and a longitudinal musculoskeletal ultrasound curriculum starting P
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)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- 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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 106.12(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $705,000
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1,817
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 29.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 670,587
- Population
- 670,587
- Median Household Income
- $101,722
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 12.5%
- Median Commute Time
- 5 min
- Use Public Transportation
- 9.1%
Climate & Weather
Climate & Weather
Purchasing Power Analysis
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3401021087
- NRMP Code:
- 3191340C0
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 64
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Eric Martin Wisotzky
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/30/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/26/2026 - 1/8/2027
- 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
- June Start Date:
- June 12
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 3191340C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Elene Kaufmann
- Contact Email:
- nrhresidency@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)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 4.2%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 18th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 12.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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