Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Department of Medicine at GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences offers a comprehensive residency training program in Internal Medicine. The program emphasizes clinical education, research, and mentorship, providing residents with a robust learning experience. With a focus on developing future leaders in medicine, the program includes opportunities for pursuing various fellowships post-residency. It also fosters a diverse environment accommodating International Medical Graduates and providing essential support throughout the residency journey.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program's website does not explicitly mention IMG friendliness, but it does include information relevant to International Medical Graduates such as the 'Eligibility for International Graduates', 'IMG acceptance rate', and acceptance of ECFMG certification. It also provides details relevant to the application process for IMGs and visa sponsorship.
Categorical Positions
12
Categorical Positions (detail)
Not provided
Program Website
Address
Ross Hall, 2300 Eye Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident cohort consists of diverse individuals with backgrounds from various medical schools. Among these, there are both MD and IMG residents contributing to the enriching educational atmosphere of the program.
PGY-1 MD
4 PGY-1 MD residents currently enrolled in the residency program for the current academic year.
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
2 PGY-1 IMG residents enrolled in the current academic year based on the roster.
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum for first year residents (PGY-1s) includes foundational training in general internal medicine, as well as exposure to various specialties and specialty rotations throughout the first year. The residents engage in didactics, patient care, and hands-on learning experiences to prepare them for the subsequent years of residency.
Application
Application Information available on the Internal Medicine Residency website.
# of Locations
Residents will work at several clinic and hospital locations, gaining a wide range of clinical experiences. Specific locations may vary, but typically include both inpatient and outpatient settings across a network of affiliated hospitals and clinics.
Fellowship
The residency program offers opportunities for residents to pursue fellowships after graduation. Recent graduates have gone on to various fellowship positions in subspecialties that pertain to their training in internal medicine. The specifics of these fellowships can usually be found on the residency program's website, particularly under sections dedicated to Career Development or Post-Graduation Plans.
Resident Life
Overview
The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences offers unique residency programs focused on diverse areas such as Allergy & Immunology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, and more, providing residents with extensive educational resources and training in various specialties.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program typically lasts for three years (PGY-1 to PGY-3), with opportunities for further fellowship training afterward in various medical specialties.
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Salary & Benefits
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