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George Washington University School of Medicine Program

Hospice and Palliative MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Washington, DC
4
Positions
100.0%
IMG %

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Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
5401014044
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
54
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
00
Female Faculty:
87.50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our one-year, university-affiliated program is in the heart of the nation's capital city and makes the most of its remarkable setting. Fellows are afforded the opportunity to practice in multiple settings with expert clinicians and educators, while enjoying the culturally rich and diverse atmosphere of our vibrant surroundings. Our program prides itself on its longevity and is enriched by a close relationship with the GW Geriatric Medicine fellowship.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$82,341
PGY-1
$82,341
PGY-4
$86,149
PGY-5

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:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Washington, DC

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
5401014044
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 10/16/2026
Interview Period:
8/24/2026 - 11/18/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1802540F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
60
0

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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