Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

MedStar Health Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center 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/Washington Hospital Center Program

ACGME code
1401011097
Program director
Sailaja Pindiprolu
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
31
First-year spots
Applicants
5,342
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
90%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

MedStar Health Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by MedStar Health Georgetown University. It offers 31 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 5,342 applications and invited about 8.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 90% 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
31
Interview rate
8.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates11%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs79%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White23%
  • Asian43%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Sailaja Pindiprolu
Program coordinator
Gaitri Tiwari
Coordinator phone
(202) 877-8271
Program phone
(202) 877-6749
Sponsoring institution
MedStar Health Georgetown University

Department of Medicine 110 Irving Street, NW 2A64 Washington, DC 20010 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Yes. MedStar Health Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center 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/Washington Hospital Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 90% of residents at MedStar Health Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center 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 MedStar Health Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center Program offer?

MedStar Health Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center Program offers 31 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 31 were filled in the latest Match.

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

MedStar Health Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center Program received 5,342 applications and interviewed about 8.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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

MedStar Health Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center Program is located at Department of Medicine 110 Irving Street, NW 2A64 Washington, DC 20010. Its sponsoring institution is MedStar Health Georgetown University.

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

The program director is Sailaja Pindiprolu. The program coordinator, Gaitri Tiwari, is the usual contact for application questions.

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