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George Washington University Program

Psychiatry 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
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
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.