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George Washington University Program

Surgery 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
4401021069
Program director
Khashayar Vaziri
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
1,763
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
12%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

George Washington University Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by George Washington University School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,763 applications and invited about 11.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
11.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates88%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White45%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American24%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Khashayar Vaziri
Program coordinator
Robert Pakan
Coordinator phone
(202) 741-3157
Program phone
(202) 741-3200
Sponsoring institution
George Washington University School of Medicine

Mail Stop AN6B426 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 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 12% of residents at George Washington University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is George Washington University Program?

George Washington University Program received 1,763 applications and interviewed about 11.2% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is George Washington University Program located?

George Washington University Program is located at Mail Stop AN6B426 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 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 Khashayar Vaziri. The program coordinator, Robert Pakan, is the usual contact for application questions.

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