MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.) Program
About This Program
We offer diverse clinical experiences within a variety of patient populations. Our sites include an academic hospital, a community and the DC VA. We provide individualized training opportunities that include a variety of electives and 3 tracks: Global Health, Social Medicine and a Bioethics Track. CAP, CL and Women's Mental Health are areas of strength as is the extensive training in different psychotherapy modalities.Residents' wellness is a priority as evidenced by the wellness initiative.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mayada Akil, MD
Georgetown Univ Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Beth Anne Sweeney, MA
Georgetown Univ Hosp
Locations
Georgetown Univ Hosp
Ste 200
2115 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007
10980 Grantchester Way
Columbia, MD 21044
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20007
50 Irving St Nw
Washington, DC 20422-0269
110 Irving St Nw
Washington, DC 20010
5255 Loughboro Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20016-2698
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- 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(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: Clinical experience in the US
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
Jan 16, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 13, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 15, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Oct 12, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
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-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15-20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.