MedStar Health Georgetown University Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Washington, DCLast Updated: 8/20/2026

About This Program

Elective and Research Opportunities - Residents have 5 months of electives, with an optional 3- to 5-month research track, including opportunities at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This structure supports personalized career development and scholarly interests. - Lifestyle Medicine Track - This program promotes treatment, prevention and reversal of chronic diseases. MedStar Health is the first health system in the nation to implement this curriculum system-wide. - Advanced Training i

Program Length

4 Years

First Year Positions

6 Positions

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Application service release date

Avg Work Hours

60 Hours/Week

Program Setting

Community/University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$76K-$85K

20 Vacation Days
negotiable sick days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Characteristics

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Resident Wellness

Supportive Environment & Friendly

Development Opportunities

Innovation & Growth Opportunities

Curriculum

Balanced Experience & Multidisciplinary Approach

Cases & Patients

Diverse Patients & High Volume Of Cases

Program Type

Big Size & Academic Program

Funding

Well Resourced

Contact Information

Program Director

Richard Zorowitz, MD
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hosp

[email protected]

Primary Program Contact

Elene Kaufman
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hosp

[email protected]
(440) 668-5401
Program Video

Survey Received: 6/12/2026

Program ID: 3401021087

Locations

MedStar National Rehabilitation Hosp
Pm&R
102 Irving St NW
Washington, DC 20010-2921

Sponsor Location

MedStar Health Georgetown University

10980 Grantchester Way
Columbia, MD 21044

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

102 Irving St Nw
Washington, DC 20010-5100

International Spine Pain & Performance Center

2021 K St Nw
Washington, DC 20006

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Washington DC)

50 Irving St Nw
Washington, DC 20422-0269

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

110 Irving St Nw
Washington, DC 20010

Children's National Hospital

111 Michigan Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20010-2970

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

3800 Reservoir Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20007

Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health

10 Center Dr
Bethesda, MD 20892

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

8901 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20889-5600

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

68 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

11.4:1

Program Participation

Participates In

NRMP Main Match

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

Program Offers

Second Look

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Requires the USMLE Step 1 and/or Step 2 CK

Specialty-Specific Standardized Letter Required

Specialty-specific standardized letter requirements

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required Letter Writers

Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

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/Resident Ratio

0.9:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

47.6%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (21)

Non-Physicians (3)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

June 0

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

60 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

14 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.50

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

Year 2 - Once per week for 12 month(s)

Year 3 - Every eleventh night or more for 12 month(s)

Year 4 - Every eleventh night or more for 12 month(s)

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

Year 16

Year 26

Year 36

Year 46

PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:

Categorical positions

PGY-2 Positions Not Offered

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Application service release date

OCT1

Interview Offer Dates

Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

6 Hours

Hospital Outpatient

33%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

10%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Subsidized child care

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

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

International experience/global health

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Yes

Academic or clinician educator track

Yes

Another track

Yes

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Rural track

Women's health track

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates board certification pass rates

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Portfolio system

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Disability insurance
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV

Salary Compensation

$76K-$85K

Year 1 through Year 4

Year 1

$75,500

Year 2

$79,000

Year 3

$82,000

Year 4

$85,000

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days20

Sick DaysNGO

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

NGO

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Characteristics

Resident Wellness

Supportive Environment & Friendly

Development Opportunities

Innovation & Growth Opportunities

Curriculum

Balanced Experience & Multidisciplinary Approach

Cases & Patients

Diverse Patients & High Volume Of Cases

Program Type

Big Size & Academic Program

Funding

Well Resourced

Top Candidate Qualities

Hard Working

Self-Motivated

Passionate

Team Player

Patient Focused

Inquisitive

Top Program Culture Characteristics

Supportive

Friendly

Collegial

Mentoring

Open

Relaxed

Inclusive

Respectful

Down to Earth

Non-Hierarchical

Experience The Program

Quality of Life Information*

Washington, DC

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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MedStar Health Georgetown University Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Characteristics

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

Second Look

U.S. MD Applicants

IMG Applicants

DO Applicants

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Required Letter Writers

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:

PGY-2 Positions Not Offered

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Interview Offer Dates

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Characteristics

Experience The Program

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs