Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We are a long standing residency program who has a history of serving the underserved in the District of Columbia. We have exposure to all the aspects of general obstetrics and gynecology as well as all the major subspecialties. There are opportunities for electives, which people have participated in local, regional, national and international opportunities. We welcome all to apply.
Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
2193220C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
70
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
194
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
209
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
430
Minimum score
430
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
4
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
4
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
2201021065
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Vanessa
Last Name
McDonald
Degrees
MD
Address
Howard Univ Hosp
Ob/Gyn Pgm
2041 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20060
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-77.020442 38.91753)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Marissa
Last Name
Richardson
Degrees
MPH
Address
Howard Univ Hosp
Ob/Gyn Pgm
2041 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20060
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-77.020442 38.91753)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
89.20
% IMG
4.30
% DO
6.40
% Female
87.10
% Male
12.80
Total Physician
11
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
57.10
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $61,332 | 15 | 15 |
| Year 2 | $62,870 | 15 | 15 |
| Year 3 | $65,512 | 15 | 15 |
| Year 4 | $68,747 | 15 | 15 |
Total Positions
16
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
June Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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