Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Howard University Hospital surgical residency program has a very structured academic curriculum. Quizzes are given weekly to assess academic preparedness. The educational environment is very friendly and faculty are available at all times.
Total Program Size
9
9
5
5
5
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
2193440P0
2193440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
100
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
11
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
28
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
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
30
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
30
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal mentoring program
Formal program to develop teaching skills
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
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
Resident Shares Cost
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
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
16
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4401021070
Beeper or Home Call
0
8
10
10
10
Program Director
First Name
Daniel
Last Name
Tran
Degrees
MD
Address
Howard Univ Hosp
Dept of Surgery Rm 4-B16
2041 Georgia Ave
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
Charles
Last Name
Shelton
Address
Howard Univ Hosp
Dept of Surgery Rm 4-B16
2041 Georgia Ave
Washington, DC 20060
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-77.020442 38.91753)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
52.90
% IMG
41.10
% DO
5.80
% Female
34.50
% Male
65.40
Total Physician
37
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
15.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.90
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 4 | ||
| Year | 6 | 1 | |
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 4 | 1 | |
| Year | 6 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $55,054 | 15 | 16 |
| Year 2 | $56,434 | 15 | 16 |
| Year 3 | $58,805 | 15 | 16 |
| Year 4 | $61,709 | 15 | 16 |
| Year 5 | $64,734 | 15 | 16 |
Total Positions
33
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
June Start Date
30
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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