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Howard University Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by Howard University Hospital.

ACGME code
3001021070
Program director
Mica Grantham
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About Howard University Program

Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
461
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
72.7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$68,984
Per year

Howard University Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by Howard University Hospital. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 461 applications and invited about 5.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 72.7% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

First-year residents earn $68,984 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 24 vacation days. Residents work about 60 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline

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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: interviewed6%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed4%
Positions offered
1
Positions filled
1
Applications received
461
Interview rate
5.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
Yes
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates27%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs73%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-12$68,9842410
PGY-23$70,7142410
PGY-31$73,6862410
PGY-41$77,3242410
Hours per week (PGY-1)
60
Days off per week
2
Longest shift
24 hours
Lecture hours per week
12
Moonlighting allowed
No
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Educational opportunities

  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3/COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
  • Debt management or financial counseling
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Off-campus electives

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training100%

Contact and location

Program director
Mica Grantham
Program coordinator
Marquita Dill
Coordinator phone
(202) 865-6830
Program phone
(202) 865-7869
Sponsoring institution
Howard University Hospital

2041 Georgia Avenue NW Dept. of Pathology 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 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 72.7% of residents at Howard 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 Howard University Program offer?

Howard University Program offers 1 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Howard University Program?

Howard University Program received 461 applications and interviewed about 5.9% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 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 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 6%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at Howard University Program?

First-year residents at Howard University Program earn $68,984 a year and receive 24 vacation days. First-year residents work about 60 hours a week.

Where is Howard University Program located?

Howard University Program is located at 2041 Georgia Avenue NW Dept. of Pathology Washington, DC 20060. Its sponsoring institution is Howard University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Howard University Program?

The program director is Mica Grantham. The program coordinator, Marquita Dill, is the usual contact for application questions.

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