George Washington University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our one-year, university-affiliated program is in the heart of the nation's capital city and makes the most of its remarkable setting. Fellows are afforded the opportunity to practice in multiple settings with expert clinicians and educators, while enjoying the culturally rich and diverse atmosphere of our vibrant surroundings. Our program prides itself on its longevity and is enriched by a close relationship with the GW Geriatric Medicine fellowship.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Laura Hofmann, MD
The George Washington Univ
Primary Program Contact
Christiana Asante
George Washington Univ Med Ctr
Locations
The George Washington Univ
Hospice/Palliative Med
2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037
2300 Eye St Nw
Washington, DC 20037-4799
50 Irving St Nw
Washington, DC 20422-0269
900 23rd St Nw
Washington, DC 20037
3720 Upton St Nw
Washington, DC 20016
10 Center Dr
Bethesda, MD 20892
1701 N George Mason Dr
Arlington, VA 22205-3698
4715 N 15th St
Arlington, VA 22205
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- 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
Oct 17, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 25, 2025 - Nov 19, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 16, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 24, 2026 - Nov 18, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
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 HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 7 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.