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MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital Program

Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Washington, DC(Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Metro)
87
Positions
$73,250
PGY1 Salary
7.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1401021091
NRMP Code:
1801140C0DO
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
87
Interviews:
350

Contact Information

Sean Andrew Whelton
Program Director

Admission Requirements

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:
10/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
28
Faculty Ratio:
1.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
140
Non-Physician Staff:
25
Part-Time Physicians:
10
Female Faculty:
46.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
8%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Department of Medicine is dedicated to the education and training of Internal Medicine residents who will be knowledgeable, skillful, and professional in the practice of medicine. Our commitment to excellence encompasses the three core missions of our Medical Center: education, patient care, and research.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Subsidized child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

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
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • 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: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

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
23.8%(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
$73,250
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$112,692
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1401021091
NRMP Code:
1801140C0DO
Total Positions:
87
Interviews:
350
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Sean Andrew Whelton
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 10/23/2026
Interview Period:
10/28/2026 - 1/20/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
225

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:
June

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1801140C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Contact Person:
Erik A Ross
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
29
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:29
PGY-2:29
PGY-3:29

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
7.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
4th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
14.0%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

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