MedStar Health Georgetown University Program
About This Program
Our program spans the breadth and depth of all facets of advanced heart failure. We have one of the largest LVAD programs in the country and a large and growing transplant program as well. We have one of the largest infiltrative cardiomyopathy programs in the country as well as pulmonary hypertension and cardiac genetics. We have palliative care embedded in our service. There are no gaps in the clinical exposure that the fellows receive in our program. A large team of APPs support patient care.
Program Statistics
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Mark R Hofmeyer, MD, MS
MedStar Heart and Vascular Inst
Primary Program Contact
Bland Alicea
MedStar Heart and Vascular Inst
Locations
MedStar Heart and Vascular Inst
A132
110 Irving St NW
Washington, DC 20010
10980 Grantchester Way
Columbia, MD 21044
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 5, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 4, 2026 - Oct 16, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Characteristics
Experience The Program