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George Washington University Program

Neurology 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
1801021023
Program director
Mark Baker
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
985
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

George Washington University Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by George Washington University School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 985 applications and invited about 13.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed11%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed17%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed10%
Positions offered
5
Interview rate
13.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates76%
  • US DO graduates18%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White53%
  • Asian12%
  • Black or African American24%
  • Hispanic or Latino18%

Contact and location

Program director
Mark Baker
Program coordinator
Crystal Woods
Coordinator phone
(202) 741-3411
Program phone
(260) 223-2148
Sponsoring institution
George Washington University School of Medicine

2150 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Suite 9-400 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 6% of residents at George Washington University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does George Washington University Program offer?

George Washington University Program offers 5 first-year Neurology positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is George Washington University Program?

George Washington University Program received 985 applications and interviewed about 13.9% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at George Washington University Program?

Applicants who sent George Washington University Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 11%.

Where is George Washington University Program located?

George Washington University Program is located at 2150 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Suite 9-400 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 Mark Baker. The program coordinator, Crystal Woods, is the usual contact for application questions.

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