SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore) Program

Surgery residency program in Baltimore, Maryland, sponsored by MedStar Health Georgetown University.

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About MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore) Program

ACGME code
4402321127
Program director
Margaret Arnold
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
1,459
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
24%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore) Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Baltimore, Maryland, sponsored by MedStar Health Georgetown University. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,459 applications and invited about 6.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 24% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
6.3%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates10%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White38%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Margaret Arnold
Program coordinator
Sheryl Matthews
Coordinator phone
(443) 777-7635
Program phone
(443) 777-1900
Sponsoring institution
MedStar Health Georgetown University

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center 9000 Franklin Square Dr Suite 2312, Dept of Surgery Baltimore, MD 21237 Open in Google Maps

MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore) Program: frequently asked questions

Does MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore) 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 (Baltimore) Program IMG-friendly?

About 24% of residents at MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore) 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 MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore) Program offer?

MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore) Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore) Program?

MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore) Program received 1,459 applications and interviewed about 6.3% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore) 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 (Baltimore) 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 MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore) Program located?

MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore) Program is located at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center 9000 Franklin Square Dr Suite 2312, Dept of Surgery Baltimore, MD 21237. Its sponsoring institution is MedStar Health Georgetown University.

Who is the program director of MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore) Program?

The program director is Margaret Arnold. The program coordinator, Sheryl Matthews, is the usual contact for application questions.

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