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George Washington University Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by George Washington University School of Medicine.

ACGME code
3001031069
Program director
Shabnam Samankan
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About George Washington University Program

Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
690
Latest cycle
Interview rate
27%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
80%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

George Washington University Program is a not Available Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by George Washington University School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 690 applications and invited about 27% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 80% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • 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: interviewed26%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed32%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed25%
Positions offered
5
Positions filled
5
Applications received
690
Interview rate
27%
Virtual interviews
No
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs27%
  • Non-US IMGs53%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White33%
  • Asian40%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other13%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-14
PGY-25
PGY-32
PGY-44
Moonlighting allowed
No
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training27%
  • Other73%

Contact and location

Program director
Shabnam Samankan
Program coordinator
Randy Spencer
Coordinator phone
(202) 677-6613
Program phone
(202) 677-6615
Sponsoring institution
George Washington University School of Medicine

George Washington Medical Faculty Associates 2300 M Street NW, 7th Floor 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 80% of residents at George Washington University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is George Washington University Program?

George Washington University Program received 690 applications and interviewed about 27% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 26%.

Where is George Washington University Program located?

George Washington University Program is located at George Washington Medical Faculty Associates 2300 M Street NW, 7th 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 Shabnam Samankan. The program coordinator, Randy Spencer, is the usual contact for application questions.

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