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MedStar Health Georgetown University Program

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

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About MedStar Health Georgetown University Program

ACGME code
1801021022
Program director
Yasir Al-Khalili
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Data updated
October 3, 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

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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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
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
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.

Do program signals help at MedStar Health Georgetown University Program?

Applicants who sent MedStar Health Georgetown University Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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.

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