Obstetrics and GynecologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Howard University Program

Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by Howard University Hospital.

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About Howard University Program

ACGME code
2201021065
Program director
Jensara Clay
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
IMG residents
18%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Howard University Program is a university Based Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by Howard University Hospital. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Obstetrics and Gynecology program (5).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 18% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Obstetrics and Gynecology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • 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
4
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates71%
  • US DO graduates12%
  • US IMGs18%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women88%
  • Men12%
  • Asian6%
  • Black or African American82%
  • Hispanic or Latino18%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Jensara Clay
Program coordinator
Joelle Adon
Coordinator phone
(202) 865-4177
Program phone
(202) 865-4160
Sponsoring institution
Howard University Hospital

Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology 2041 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20060 Open in Google Maps

Howard University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Howard University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Howard University Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Howard University Program IMG-friendly?

About 18% of residents at Howard University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Obstetrics and Gynecology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Howard University Program offer?

Howard University Program offers 4 first-year Obstetrics and Gynecology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Howard 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 Howard University Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at Howard University Program?

Applicants who sent Howard 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 Howard University Program located?

Howard University Program is located at Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology 2041 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20060. Its sponsoring institution is Howard University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Howard University Program?

The program director is Jensara Clay. The program coordinator, Joelle Adon, is the usual contact for application questions.

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