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George Washington University Program

Internal 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
1401021093
Program director
Courtney Paul
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
26
First-year spots
Applicants
3,539
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
15%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

George Washington University Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by George Washington University School of Medicine. It offers 26 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,539 applications and invited about 10.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 15% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and research 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.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
26
Interview rate
10.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates70%
  • US DO graduates16%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs14%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White33%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Courtney Paul
Program coordinator
Aminata Jam-Jalloh
Coordinator phone
(202) 677-6162
Program phone
(202) 715-5109
Sponsoring institution
George Washington University School of Medicine

Department of Medicine 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 5-416 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 15% of residents at George Washington University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does George Washington University Program offer?

George Washington University Program offers 26 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 25 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is George Washington University Program?

George Washington University Program received 3,539 applications and interviewed about 10.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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. This page has George Washington University Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is George Washington University Program located?

George Washington University Program is located at Department of Medicine 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 5-416 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 Courtney Paul. The program coordinator, Aminata Jam-Jalloh, is the usual contact for application questions.

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