Howard University Program

Washington, DCLast Updated: 2/19/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
5
Hospital Outpatient
20%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
25%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Hospice/home care experience
Yes
Research rotation
Optional

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
No
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$64k-$68k

PGY-1 through PGY-3

PGY-1
$63,786
PGY-2
$65,385
PGY-3
$68,133

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 18 Vacation Days and 13 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days18
Sick Days13