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George Washington University Program

Orthopaedic Surgery 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
2601021083
Program director
Sam Moghtaderi
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
467
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

George Washington University Program is a not Available Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by George Washington University School of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 467 applications and invited about 15.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Orthopaedic Surgery interview rate of 16.2%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

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
4
Interview rate
15.6%
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White42%
  • Asian37%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Sam Moghtaderi
Program coordinator
Yolanda Porter
Coordinator phone
(202) 741-3311
Sponsoring institution
George Washington University School of Medicine

GW Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 2300 M Street, NW 5th Floor Washington, DC 20037 Open in Google Maps

George Washington University Program: frequently asked questions

Does George Washington University Program sponsor visas?

George Washington University Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is George Washington University Program IMG-friendly?

George Washington University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does George Washington University Program offer?

George Washington University Program offers 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is George Washington University Program?

George Washington University Program received 467 applications and interviewed about 15.6% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

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 Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is George Washington University Program located?

George Washington University Program is located at GW Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 2300 M Street, NW 5th Floor 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 Sam Moghtaderi. The program coordinator, Yolanda Porter, is the usual contact for application questions.