MedStar Health Georgetown University Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by MedStar Health Georgetown University.
See how you matchAbout MedStar Health Georgetown University Program
- ACGME code
- 1801021022
- Program director
- Yasir Al-Khalili
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 9
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 973
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 12.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 17%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
MedStar Health Georgetown University Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by MedStar Health Georgetown University. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 973 applications and invited about 12.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 17% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 70 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
- 9
- Interview rate
- 12.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates57%
- US DO graduates27%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs17%
Demographics
- Women40%
- Men60%
- White50%
- Asian37%
- Black or African American7%
- Hispanic or Latino3%
- Other3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Yasir Al-Khalili
- Program coordinator
- Deleon Mitchell
- Coordinator phone
- (240) 623-4908
- Program phone
- (434) 755-5156
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- MedStar Health Georgetown University
Department of Neurology 3800 Reservoir Road, NW (7 PHC) Washington, DC 20007 Open in Google Maps
MedStar Health Georgetown University Program: frequently asked questions
Does MedStar Health Georgetown University Program sponsor visas?
Yes. MedStar Health Georgetown University 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 Program IMG-friendly?
About 17% of residents at MedStar Health Georgetown 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 MedStar Health Georgetown University Program offer?
MedStar Health Georgetown University Program offers 9 first-year Neurology positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is MedStar Health Georgetown University Program?
MedStar Health Georgetown University Program received 973 applications and interviewed about 12.2% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for MedStar Health Georgetown 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 MedStar Health Georgetown 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.
Where is MedStar Health Georgetown University Program located?
MedStar Health Georgetown University Program is located at Department of Neurology 3800 Reservoir Road, NW (7 PHC) Washington, DC 20007. Its sponsoring institution is MedStar Health Georgetown University.
Who is the program director of MedStar Health Georgetown University Program?
The program director is Yasir Al-Khalili. The program coordinator, Deleon Mitchell, is the usual contact for application questions.