George Washington University Program
About This Program
Children's National Hospital is a NAEC Level 4 Epilepsy Surgery Program in an underserved region of Washington, DC. It is a high volume, high acuity center with expert-level subspecialty care. The program strengths include a robust, multidisciplinary comprehensive surgery program, as well as experts in neonatal EEG and seizures, neurogenetics, ketogenic diet, neurocritical care, and epileptic encephalopathy. Research is a priority, and fellows are matched with mentors early in training.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Tayyba Riaz Anwar, MD, BS
Children's National Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Rachel Bealle
Children's National Hospital
Locations
Children's National Hosp
Ste 4-800
111 Michigan Ave NW
Washington, DC 20010
2300 Eye St Nw
Washington, DC 20037-4799
900 23rd St Nw
Washington, DC 20037
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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 from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Feb 20, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 8, 2026 - Mar 26, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.