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MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore) Program

Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Baltimore, MD(Baltimore, MD Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#79
Specialty Rank
$68,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#79
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
62nd Percentile
Top 38% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2602331087
NRMP Code:
1251260C0
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
45

Contact Information

Jacob Michael Wisbeck
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
22
00
Female Faculty:
9.1%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

8 weeks

Salary Progression

$68,000
PGY-1
$71,000
PGY-2
$73,000
PGY-3
$75,500
PGY-4
$78,500
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance: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
35.1%(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
$68,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$76,404
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2602331087
NRMP Code:
1251260C0
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
45
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Jacob Michael Wisbeck
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/15/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1251260C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

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

Program Size by Year

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

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
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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