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MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program

Psychiatry residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by MedStar Health Georgetown University.

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About MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program

ACGME code
4001021047
Program director
Mayada Akil
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
1,061
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by MedStar Health Georgetown University. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,061 applications and invited about 10% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers women's health track.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
10%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates91%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women74%
  • Men26%
  • White43%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American26%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Mayada Akil
Program coordinator
Beth Sweeney
Coordinator phone
(202) 944-5372
Program phone
(202) 994-5398
Sponsoring institution
MedStar Health Georgetown University

2115 Wisconsin AVE, NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20007 Open in Google Maps

MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program: frequently asked questions

Does MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program IMG-friendly?

About 3% of residents at MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program offer?

MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program offers 9 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program?

MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program received 1,061 applications and interviewed about 10% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) 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 MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program located?

MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program is located at 2115 Wisconsin AVE, NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20007. Its sponsoring institution is MedStar Health Georgetown University.

Who is the program director of MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program?

The program director is Mayada Akil. The program coordinator, Beth Sweeney, is the usual contact for application questions.