George Washington University Program
About This Program
Our fellowship offers a diverse clinical experience with strong exposure to general infectious diseases, tropical medicine, transplant ID, ICU ID, oncology, and trauma-related infections in a high-acuity setting. Fellows train across GW, the VA Medical Center, and the NIH, ensuring broad exposure to diverse patient populations, including people with HIV and complex cases, as well as rare diseases and advanced diagnostics. We provide a comprehensive didactic curriculum alongside longitudinal outp
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jose A Lucar, MD
George Washington University Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Teresa Stewart
George Washington Med Faculty Assoc
Locations
George Washington University Med Ctr
Ste 8-436
2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037-3201
2300 Eye St Nw
Washington, DC 20037-4799
900 23rd St Nw
Washington, DC 20037
50 Irving St Nw
Washington, DC 20422-0269
10 Center Dr
Bethesda, MD 20892
3300 Gallows Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042-3300
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Outpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 60 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.