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Howard University Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by Howard University Hospital.

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About Howard University Program

ACGME code
1401021461
Program director
Anand Deonarine
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
21
First-year spots
Applicants
4,984
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
77%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Howard University Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by Howard University Hospital. It offers 21 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,984 applications and invited about 8.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 77% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
21
Interview rate
8.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates19%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs23%
  • Non-US IMGs54%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White5%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American53%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Anand Deonarine
Program coordinator
Shanika Turner
Coordinator phone
(202) 865-1924
Program phone
(202) 865-1871
Sponsoring institution
Howard University Hospital

Department of Medicine 2041 Georgia Avenue NW, Rm 5C-26 Washington, DC 20060 Open in Google Maps

Howard University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Howard University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Howard University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Howard University Program IMG-friendly?

About 77% of residents at Howard University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Howard University Program offer?

Howard University Program offers 21 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 21 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Howard University Program?

Howard University Program received 4,984 applications and interviewed about 8.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard University Program located?

Howard University Program is located at Department of Medicine 2041 Georgia Avenue NW, Rm 5C-26 Washington, DC 20060. Its sponsoring institution is Howard University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Howard University Program?

The program director is Anand Deonarine. The program coordinator, Shanika Turner, is the usual contact for application questions.

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