MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center Program
Ophthalmology - Washington, DC | ACGME Code: 2401032041
The MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center Program in Internal Medicine offers a comprehensive curriculum firmly grounded in general medicine, with numerous research and subspecialty opportunities to support various career paths. The program boasts an abundant faculty, including over 100 full-time teaching physicians, who provide mentorship through a well-constructed curriculum of didactic instruction. Residents have exposure to a diverse patient population with a vast array of medical conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
The program emphasizes resident involvement in shaping their training, with opportunities for research, scholarly activities, and quality improvement projects. Residents are guided by a formal faculty advisor, and there is an emphasis on a supportive training environment to ensure exemplary individual attention and guidance.
The location at MedStar Washington Hospital Center provides a desirable setting to explore the nation's capital, Washington, D.C., the largest and busiest hospital in the region. With a wide variety of rotations and conferences, the program prepares residents for successful careers in general or subspecialty internal medicine.
The program's leadership comprises a team of experienced physicians and educators, including a diverse group of Associate Program Directors with backgrounds from various prestigious institutions.
For application requirements and information specific to the MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center Program, interested applicants are encouraged to visit their website or contact the program coordinators directly.
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- Internal Medicine Residency Programs | Washington, DC | MedStar Health
- Faculty | Internal Medicine Residency | Medstar Washington Hospital Center | MedStar Health
- Applicant Requirements and Information |Internal Medicine Residency | D.C. | MedStar Health
- Current Residents | Internal Medicine Residency | Washington, DC | MedStar Health
- Recent Graduates | Internal Medicine Residency | MedStar Health
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