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MedStar Health Georgetown University Program

Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Washington, DC(Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Metro)
14
Positions
#81
Specialty Rank
$64,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#81
Neurological surgery Ranking
32nd Percentile
Top 68% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1601021016
NRMP Code:
1801160C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
14
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
17
000
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal mentoring program
  • Formal program to develop teaching skills
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

104 weeks

Salary Progression

$64,000
PGY-1
$65,000
PGY-2
$68,000
PGY-3
$70,000
PGY-4
$74,000
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance: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
Metropolitan Population
670,587

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
27.2%(FREIDA)

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

Nominal Salary
$64,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$98,462
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1601021016
NRMP Code:
1801160C0
Total Positions:
14
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Nathan Nair
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
210

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:
1801160C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Contact Person:
Olujie V Ifegwu
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2
PGY-4:2
PGY-5:2
PGY-6:2
PGY-7:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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