George Washington University Program

Washington, DC

University Research Focused DO Friendly IMG Friendly J1

Specialty:Emergency medicine

ACGME Code:1101012011

NRMP Code:1802110C0, 1802110C1

Status:Continued Accreditation

Overview

The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at the George Washington University is designed to equip residents with comprehensive clinical training in emergency medicine. It operates within the framework of the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in collaboration with INOVA Fairfax Hospital Center, which is a prime training location for the program.

Program Structure and Curriculum

The residency spans four years and focuses on delivering a wide array of patient care experiences, fostering the development of skills necessary for both adult and pediatric emergency medicine. Emphasizing critical care, the curriculum integrates rotations in blended ICU environments alongside dedicated emergency department experiences.

The training format comprises:

Didactic Learning: Utilized on designated days, particularly on Wednesday mornings, to ensure residents grasp core concepts relevant to emergency medicine.
Simulation Training: Residents engage in simulated medical scenarios at the GW Clinical Learning and Simulated Skills Center, allowing for hands-on practice in a controlled environment.
Procedure Labs: Dedicated labs provide opportunities for residents to practice on cadaveric models and mannequins, honing essential procedural skills.
Mock Oral Boards: Designed to familiarize residents with examination formats, they receive feedback to improve performance during actual licensure exams.

Clinical Rotations

Residents primarily rotate through essential clinical sites, specifically:

George Washington University Hospital: A Level 1 trauma center with a high volume of emergency cases, serving over 74,000 patients annually.
INOVA Fairfax Hospital: Another Level 1 trauma center, handling over 80,000 patients yearly, providing expansive pediatric and adult emergency medicine exposure.
Children's National Hospital: Specializing in pediatric emergency care, offering essential experience in managing a wide range of childhood illnesses.

Research and Educational Opportunities

The program encourages residents to engage in both research and academic endeavors. By fostering these opportunities, residents can delve into emergency medicine topics related to their interests. The department boasts a multitude of academic sections—including those focused on medical education, EMS, disaster medicine, and health policy—each headed by faculty who specialize in these areas.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

The program strongly emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging a culture that promotes social justice and addresses health disparities. This commitment is evident in various initiatives aimed at enhancing representation and providing equitable healthcare.

Visa Sponsorship and Application Details

GW's Emergency Medicine Residency Program only sponsors J1 visas for international medical graduates, emphasizing the necessity of ECFMG certification before commencing residency. Applicants need to ensure that they present a highly competitive overall application.

Application Requirements

Application components typically include:

Personal statement
Medical school transcript
Letters of Recommendation (three required; with specific formats for emergency medicine rotations)
USMLE/COMLEX scores (no minimum score is mandated, but Step 2 scores must be submitted to be included in the Rank Order List by the deadline)

Additionally, applicants should submit their applications via the ERAS system by the assigned deadline.

Salary and Benefits

Residents are employed by the George Washington University, and specific details regarding salaries and benefits are provided through the Office of Graduate Medical Education.

Community Engagement and Professional Development

The residency program promotes community engagement through initiatives that aim to bridge healthcare gaps in underserved populations. Residents have the opportunity to engage in community health projects, education, and outreach activities, thereby allowing them to apply their medical expertise in real-world settings.

Web sources

1. Emergency Medicine Residency 2. Application Information 3. Curriculum 4. Core Hospitals 5. Current Residents 6. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 7. Anti-Racism Statement 8. Education & Training 9. Disaster & Operational Medicine Fellowship 10. Events 11. Faculty

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Program data

ACGME History ^[3]

Accreditation Last updated: Jul 16, 2026

Initial accreditation0

Full accreditation0

Continued27

Warning0

Probationary Accreditation0

Withdrawal0

#	Academic Year	Status	Effective Date
01	2000 - 2001	Continued Full Accreditation	Feb 4, 2000
02	2001 - 2002	Continued Full Accreditation	Feb 4, 2000
03	2002 - 2003	Continued Full Accreditation	Feb 4, 2000
04	2003 - 2004	Continued Full Accreditation	Sep 12, 2003
05	2004 - 2005	Continued Full Accreditation	Sep 12, 2003
06	2005 - 2006	Continued Full Accreditation	Sep 12, 2003
07	2006 - 2007	Continued Full Accreditation	Sep 12, 2003
08	2007 - 2008	Continued	Feb 22, 2008
09	2008 - 2009	Continued	Feb 22, 2008
10	2009 - 2010	Continued	Feb 22, 2008

Program

Program Size

10, 13, 10, 11 (4 years)^[1]

Accreditation Status

Continued Accreditation

(Effective: January 14, 2026)

Composition ^[2]

MD · 61%

DO · 30%

Non-U.S. IMG · 9%

Training

Fellowship Rate:33%^[2]

Faculty-to-Residents Ratio:0.8X^[1]

Residents Career Path ^[2]

Full-time Practice · 53%

Academic · 10%

Fellowship · 33%

Other · 3%

Quality of Life

First Year Paid Sick Leave: 7 days^[1]

First Year Paid Vacation: 21 days^[1]

First Year Salary: $72,744^[1]

First Year Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty: 24 hours ^[1]

First Year Average Weekly Hours: 60 hours^[1]

Admission

USMLE Step 2 Score: --

Visa Sponsorship:J1^[2]

YOG Cutoff:--

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Incoming Schools

George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

USF Health Morsani College of Medicine

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Incoming Schools % Tree Map

Rotation Duration by Site

Rotation Duration Chart Data

Benchmarks

Match & stats

2026 Residency Applicant & Interview Insights

No data available for USMLE STEP 2 CK Score

No 2026 Applicant & Interview Insights available for this program.

Note: The AIR (Applicant Interview Rate) is calculated as the percentage of applicants in each category who were offered interviews. A higher AIR suggests stronger alignment with program preferences, indicating a greater likelihood of the program favoring applicants in this category.

USMLE STEP 2 CK Score ^[2]

No data available for USMLE
STEP 2 CK Score

COMLEX Level 2 Score ^[2]

No data available for COMLEX
Level 2 Score

Match History ^[4]

Track ID: 1802110C0

2020

11 of 11

2021

10 of 10

2022

11 of 11

2023

12 of 12

2024

11 of 11

2025

8 of 8

2026

11 of 11

Track ID: 1802110C1

2024

1 of 1

2025

2 of 2

Filled Position

Unfilled Position

Roster

Publications

50 Publications (5 yr)

Peer-reviewed output from faculty and residents, last 5 years

50 Publications (5 yr)

The Journal of emergency medicine2026

Landmark Versus Ultrasound-Guided Identification of the Cricothyroid Membrane: A Randomized, Prospective Trial.

Megan Hoffer,¹Aditya Loganathan,¹Fatemeh W Nasri,²Jordan Dow,³

PMID: 42418849doi.org/10.1016/j.jemermed.2026.05.035

JMIR research protocols2026

Emergency Department-Initiated Hospice and Palliative Care Consultation Among Older Adults: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Satheesh Gunaga,¹Kei Ouchi,²Shan W Liu,³Alison Hay,⁴

PMID: 42378528doi.org/10.2196/75346

Location

Washington, DC ^[5]

Population

689,545

Median income

$108,210Above

Education

65.9%Above

Employment

68.2%Above

Health

2.7%Below

Age

34On par

Above the national average
Below the national average
Similar to the national average

Housing — Rental prices ^[6]

Rental prices

Typical Observed Market Rent Index - ZORI Over Time

Date

Region - Washington, DC

State - District of Columbia

United States

1/31/2015

$1,861

$1,193

2/28/2015

$1,871

$1,199

3/31/2015

$1,875

$1,206

4/30/2015

$1,892

$1,213

5/31/2015

$1,901

$1,228

6/30/2015

$1,904

$1,905

$1,233

7/31/2015

$1,901

$1,235

8/31/2015

$1,892

$1,893

$1,241

9/30/2015

$1,902

$1,903

$1,245

10/31/2015

$1,911

$1,912

$1,253

11/30/2015

$1,918

$1,919

$1,259

12/31/2015

$1,921

$1,922

$1,263

1/31/2016

$1,928

$1,275

2/29/2016

$1,939

$1,279

3/31/2016

$1,936

$1,937

$1,282

4/30/2016

$1,938

$1,285

5/31/2016

$1,935

$1,291

6/30/2016

$1,938

$1,939

$1,294

7/31/2016

$1,944

$1,945

$1,295

8/31/2016

$1,955

$1,303

9/30/2016

$1,959

$1,960

$1,307

10/31/2016

$1,957

$1,311

11/30/2016

$1,961

$1,312

12/31/2016

$1,965

$1,313

1/31/2017

$1,974

$1,975

$1,317

2/28/2017

$1,985

$1,324

3/31/2017

$2,000

$2,001

$1,335

4/30/2017

$2,008

$2,009

$1,346

5/31/2017

$2,006

$2,007

$1,353

6/30/2017

$2,006

$2,007

$1,357

7/31/2017

$2,003

$2,004

$1,359

8/31/2017

$2,006

$1,363

9/30/2017

$2,011

$1,406

10/31/2017

$2,018

$1,414

11/30/2017

$2,023

$2,024

$1,413

12/31/2017

$2,030

$1,420

1/31/2018

$2,028

$1,422

2/28/2018

$2,024

$1,427

3/31/2018

$2,022

$1,429

4/30/2018

$2,031

$1,434

5/31/2018

$2,040

$1,438

6/30/2018

$2,048

$2,049

$1,444

7/31/2018

$2,056

$1,449

8/31/2018

$2,064

$1,455

9/30/2018

$2,063

$1,461

10/31/2018

$2,067

$2,068

$1,465

11/30/2018

$2,076

$1,473

12/31/2018

$2,086

$2,087

$1,482

1/31/2019

$2,093

$2,094

$1,492

2/28/2019

$2,094

$2,095

$1,495

3/31/2019

$2,100

$2,101

$1,503

4/30/2019

$2,100

$2,101

$1,509

5/31/2019

$2,107

$1,514

6/30/2019

$2,111

$2,112

$1,519

7/31/2019

$2,118

$2,119

$1,526

8/31/2019

$2,120

$2,121

$1,531

9/30/2019

$2,130

$1,534

10/31/2019

$2,135

$2,136

$1,541

11/30/2019

$2,137

$2,138

$1,545

12/31/2019

$2,137

$2,138

$1,552

1/31/2020

$2,143

$2,144

$1,560

2/29/2020

$2,154

$2,155

$1,565

3/31/2020

$2,163

$1,565

4/30/2020

$2,158

$1,566

5/31/2020

$2,142

$1,563

6/30/2020

$2,121

$2,122

$1,562

7/31/2020

$2,105

$1,571

8/31/2020

$2,088

$2,089

$1,574

9/30/2020

N/A

$1,586

10/31/2020

$2,045

$2,046

$1,593

11/30/2020

$2,033

$1,602

12/31/2020

$2,024

$2,025

$1,606

1/31/2021

$2,028

$1,613

2/28/2021

$2,030

$2,031

$1,620

3/31/2021

$2,034

$2,035

$1,629

4/30/2021

$2,039

$1,649

5/31/2021

$2,054

$1,663

6/30/2021

$2,083

$1,686

7/31/2021

$2,110

$2,111

$1,707

8/31/2021

$2,136

$2,137

$1,729

9/30/2021

$2,159

$1,752

10/31/2021

$2,186

$1,767

11/30/2021

$2,205

$1,777

12/31/2021

$2,217

$2,218

$1,791

1/31/2022

$2,221

$2,222

$1,800

2/28/2022

$2,226

$1,820

3/31/2022

$2,236

$2,237

$1,829

4/30/2022

$2,249

$1,841

5/31/2022

$2,258

$1,852

6/30/2022

$2,261

$2,262

$1,861

7/31/2022

$2,266

$1,868

8/31/2022

$2,272

$2,273

$1,872

9/30/2022

$2,279

$1,875

10/31/2022

$2,279

$2,280

$1,873

11/30/2022

$2,285

$1,875

12/31/2022

$2,293

$1,874

1/31/2023

$2,301

$2,302

$1,877

2/28/2023

$2,306

$2,307

$1,879

3/31/2023

$2,312

$1,884

4/30/2023

$2,315

$2,316

$1,886

5/31/2023

$2,323

$2,324

$1,886

6/30/2023

$2,324

$1,886

7/31/2023

$2,332

$2,333

$1,891

8/31/2023

$2,340

$1,908

9/30/2023

$2,348

$1,912

10/31/2023

$2,354

$2,355

$1,916

11/30/2023

$2,355

$1,918

12/31/2023

$2,356

$1,921

1/31/2024

$2,354

$1,928

2/29/2024

$2,359

$1,932

3/31/2024

$2,362

$1,935

4/30/2024

$2,372

$2,373

$1,942

5/31/2024

$2,381

$2,382

$1,946

6/30/2024

$2,395

$2,396

$1,973

7/31/2024

$2,403

$2,404

$1,958

8/31/2024

$2,408

$2,409

$1,992

9/30/2024

$2,414

$1,993

10/31/2024

$2,422

$2,423

$1,995

11/30/2024

$2,430

$1,999

12/31/2024

$2,440

$2,441

$2,003

1/31/2025

$2,445

$2,446

$2,006

2/28/2025

$2,454

$2,455

$2,007

3/31/2025

$2,460

$2,016

4/30/2025

$2,459

$2,460

$2,019

5/31/2025

$2,457

$2,022

6/30/2025

$2,454

$2,026

7/31/2025

$2,450

$2,029

8/31/2025

$2,447

$2,448

$2,027

9/30/2025

$2,443

$2,444

$2,030

10/31/2025

$2,437

$2,052

11/30/2025

$2,432

$2,433

$2,095

12/31/2025

$2,423

$2,424

$2,086

1/31/2026

$2,418

$2,160

2/28/2026

$2,405

$2,406

$2,178

Crime — All violent offences ^[7]

Rate per 100,000 residents

Rate per 100,000 people Over Time

Date

Region - Washington, DC

State - District of Columbia

United States

4/1/2021

5/1/2021

6/1/2021

7/1/2021

8/1/2021

148

9/1/2021

151

10/1/2021

159

11/1/2021

132

12/1/2021

132

1/1/2022

145

2/1/2022

126

3/1/2022

126

4/1/2022

135

5/1/2022

144

6/1/2022

133

7/1/2022

139

8/1/2022

153

9/1/2022

144

10/1/2022

140

11/1/2022

142

12/1/2022

131

1/1/2023

148

2/1/2023

136

3/1/2023

159

4/1/2023

163

5/1/2023

165

6/1/2023

190

7/1/2023

212

8/1/2023

192

9/1/2023

174

10/1/2023

195

11/1/2023

180

12/1/2023

162

1/1/2024

157

2/1/2024

151

3/1/2024

151

4/1/2024

159

5/1/2024

185

6/1/2024

189

7/1/2024

180

8/1/2024

165

9/1/2024

161

10/1/2024

168

11/1/2024

149

12/1/2024

148

1/1/2025

136

2/1/2025

126

3/1/2025

145

4/1/2025

141

5/1/2025

167

6/1/2025

151

7/1/2025

155

8/1/2025

134

9/1/2025

142

10/1/2025

143

11/1/2025

137

12/1/2025

118

1/1/2026

113

2/1/2026

107

3/1/2026

Living in Washington, DC

Crime Rate and Safety

Washington, DC has a mix of neighborhoods with varying levels of safety. While some areas are considered safe, others may have higher crime rates. It's essential to research specific neighborhoods before choosing where to live.

Fun Activities

Washington, DC is rich in culture and history. Residents can enjoy visiting museums, exploring national monuments, attending events on the National Mall, and trying different cuisines in the city's diverse restaurants.

Climate

Washington, DC experiences four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid, while winters can be cold with occasional snowfall. Spring and fall offer pleasant weather, making them popular seasons for outdoor activities.

Races and Population

Washington, DC is a diverse city with a significant African American population. Residents can find communities representing various racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Education

Washington, DC is home to several universities and colleges, providing opportunities for further education and research. Residents can access a range of educational resources and cultural institutions.

Cost of Living

Washington, DC has a relatively high cost of living, especially in terms of housing. Rent and property prices can be expensive, but residents may find varying costs in different neighborhoods.

Proximity to Bigger Cities

Nearby bigger cities include Baltimore, Maryland, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Baltimore is approximately 45 miles away from Washington, DC, while Philadelphia is around 140 miles away. These cities offer their own unique attractions, nightlife, and cultural experiences.

Pros and Cons

Pros of living in Washington, DC include access to national landmarks, cultural events, and diverse communities. However, cons may include the higher cost of living, traffic congestion, and potential safety concerns in certain areas.

FAQ

GW emergency medicine residents rotate through three primary clinical sites: George Washington University Hospital (a Level 1 trauma center seeing 74,000+ patients annually), INOVA Fairfax Hospital (another Level 1 trauma center with 80,000+ yearly visits), and Children's National Hospital for pediatric emergency care. This combination provides broad adult and pediatric exposure across high-volume, high-acuity settings.

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References

1. Freida - https://freida.ama-assn.org/program/1101012011

2. Residency Explorer - https://www.residencyexplorer.org/Program/GetByIdWithMedicalSpecialty/e1cba0ce-ed9a-fa4a-64dc-bcbd50bff688

3. ACGME - Accreditation Data System (ADS) - https://apps.acgme.org/ads/Public/Programs/Search

4. NRMP Results and Data: 2022-2026 Main Residency Match - https://www.nrmp.org/match-data/2026/03/program-results-2022-2026/

5. United States Census Bureau - https://data.census.gov/profile/City,_VS?g=160XX00US1150000

6. Zillow Research - Observed Rent Index (ZORI) - https://www.zillow.com/research/data/

7. FBI - Crime/Law Enforcement Stats (Uniform Crime Reporting Program) - https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr

George Washington University Program

Overview

Program Structure and Curriculum

Clinical Rotations

Research and Educational Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Visa Sponsorship and Application Details

Application Requirements

Salary and Benefits

Community Engagement and Professional Development

Web sources

SmartPick

Program data

Program

Training

Quality of Life

Admission

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Incoming Schools

Rotation Duration by Site

Benchmarks

Match & stats

2026 Residency Applicant & Interview Insights

Match History Matched positions of the program in previous years [4]

Roster

Publications

Landmark Versus Ultrasound-Guided Identification of the Cricothyroid Membrane: A Randomized, Prospective Trial.

Emergency Department-Initiated Hospice and Palliative Care Consultation Among Older Adults: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Location

Living in Washington, DC

Crime Rate and Safety

Fun Activities

Climate

Races and Population

Education

Cost of Living

Proximity to Bigger Cities

Pros and Cons

FAQ

Ready to Find Your Ideal Residency Program?

Nearby programs

Other specialties near Washington, DC

References

Match History ^[4]