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MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by MedStar Health Georgetown University.

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About MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital Program

ACGME code
1401021091
Program director
Sean Whelton
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
29
First-year spots
Applicants
2,744
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by MedStar Health Georgetown University. It offers 29 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,744 applications and invited about 14.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% 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
29
Interview rate
14.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates79%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White62%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino1%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Sean Whelton
Program coordinator
Amy Burke
Coordinator phone
(202) 444-0809
Program phone
(202) 444-0366
Sponsoring institution
MedStar Health Georgetown University

Department of Medicine 3800 Reservoir Road, NW Washington, DC 20007 Open in Google Maps

MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital Program sponsor visas?

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

Is MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 7% of residents at MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital 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 MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital Program offer?

MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital Program offers 29 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 29 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital Program?

MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital Program received 2,744 applications and interviewed about 14.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital 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 MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital Program located?

MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital Program is located at Department of Medicine 3800 Reservoir Road, NW Washington, DC 20007. Its sponsoring institution is MedStar Health Georgetown University.

Who is the program director of MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital Program?

The program director is Sean Whelton. The program coordinator, Amy Burke, is the usual contact for application questions.

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