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George Washington University Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by George Washington University School of Medicine.

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About 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
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.