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MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program

Surgery 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
4401000072
Program director
Chadi Abouassaly
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
1,656
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by MedStar Health Georgetown University. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,656 applications and invited about 9.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
9.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs1%

Demographics

  • Women65%
  • Men35%
  • White66%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Chadi Abouassaly
Program coordinator
Rim Abboud
Coordinator phone
(202) 444-8893
Program phone
(202) 877-5944
Sponsoring institution
MedStar Health Georgetown University

3800 Reservoir Road NW 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 2% of residents at MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) 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 (D.C.) Program offer?

MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program offers 10 first-year Surgery positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

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

MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program received 1,656 applications and interviewed about 9.8% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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

Where is MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program located?

MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program is located at 3800 Reservoir Road NW 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 Chadi Abouassaly. The program coordinator, Rim Abboud, is the usual contact for application questions.

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