George Washington University Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by George Washington University School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout George Washington University Program
- ACGME code
- 4001021048
- Program director
- Benedicto Borja
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,036
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 15.1%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
George Washington University Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by George Washington University School of Medicine. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,036 applications and invited about 15.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and women's health tracks.
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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 15.1%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women43%
- Men57%
- White43%
- Asian29%
- Black or African American19%
- Hispanic or Latino5%
- Other10%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Benedicto Borja
- Program coordinator
- Lori Rosia
- Coordinator phone
- (202) 741-2893
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- George Washington University School of Medicine
GWU Medical Faculty Associates Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health 2120 L Street, NW, Suite 600 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?
George Washington University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does George Washington University Program offer?
George Washington University Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is George Washington University Program?
George Washington University Program received 1,036 applications and interviewed about 15.1% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is George Washington University Program located?
George Washington University Program is located at GWU Medical Faculty Associates Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health 2120 L Street, NW, Suite 600 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 Benedicto Borja. The program coordinator, Lori Rosia, is the usual contact for application questions.