George Washington University Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by George Washington University School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout George Washington University Program
- ACGME code
- 1101012011
- Program director
- Damali Nakitende
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 11
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 9%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
George Washington University Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by George Washington University School of Medicine. It offers 11 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research, rural and women's health tracks.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 11
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates61%
- US DO graduates30%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs9%
Demographics
- Women66%
- Men34%
- White66%
- Asian18%
- Black or African American14%
- Hispanic or Latino7%
- Other7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Damali Nakitende
- Program coordinator
- Julia Plant
- Coordinator phone
- (202) 741-2904
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- George Washington University School of Medicine
2120 L Street, NW Suite 610 Washington, DC 20037 Open in Google Maps
George Washington University Program: frequently asked questions
Does George Washington University Program sponsor visas?
Yes. George Washington University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is George Washington University Program IMG-friendly?
About 9% of residents at George Washington University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does George Washington University Program offer?
George Washington University Program offers 11 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for George Washington University Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. George Washington University Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.
Where is George Washington University Program located?
George Washington University Program is located at 2120 L Street, NW Suite 610 Washington, DC 20037. Its sponsoring institution is George Washington University School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of George Washington University Program?
The program director is Damali Nakitende. The program coordinator, Julia Plant, is the usual contact for application questions.