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MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore) Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Baltimore, MD(Baltimore, MD Metropolitan Area Metro)
140
Positions
#399
Specialty Rank
$73,250
PGY1 Salary
89.1%
IMG %
#399
Internal Medicine Ranking
32nd Percentile
Top 68% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1402312159
NRMP Code:
1251140P4
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
140
Interviews:
300

Contact Information

Gregory A Nizialek
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
30
Faculty Ratio:
0.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
40
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
21
Female Faculty:
52.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We're so glad you've chosen to apply to our program! Please note this program is locally known and on our website as MedStar Health Internal Medicine, Baltimore. This program is the only internal medicine residency at MedStar Good Samaritan, MedStar Franklin Square, MedStar Harbor Hospital, and MedStar Union Memorial hospitals. Applying to this program encompasses all of those locations and includes both preliminary and categorical tracks.

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
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$73,250
PGY-1
$76,000
PGY-2
$79,200
PGY-3
00

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

City & State
Baltimore, MD
Metropolitan Area
Baltimore, MD Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
6,161,707

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
89(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$498K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$76K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
32.6%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
6,161,707
Median Age
29 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.18
Poverty Rate
24.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
69°F
Winter
39°F
Sunny Days
266 days
Precipitation
43"
Humidity
54%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
13.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.18
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$73,250
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$82,303
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1402312159
NRMP Code:
1251140P4
Total Positions:
140
Interviews:
300
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Gregory A Nizialek
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/24/2025 - 12/31/2025
Interview Period:
10/1/2025 - 1/23/2026
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:
240

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1251140P0, 1251140C0, 1251140P3, 1251140P4, 1251140P5

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
Contact Person:
Alicia Taylor
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
52
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:52
PGY-2:44
PGY-3:44

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, H-1B
IMG Percentage
89.1%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
83rd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
2.7%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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