Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Program start dates
June
July
August
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
What makes this fellowship truly unique is that in addition to receiving an excellent board exam-focused didactic program, Fellows acquire broad-based interdisciplinary clinical experience by practicing across a variety of settings in the Washington, DC metro area.
Total Program Size
4
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1800540F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
40
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
550
Minimum score
550
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
45
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
18
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
3
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
25
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
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
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
5401014102
Beeper or Home Call
0
Program Director
First Name
Hunter
Last Name
Groninger
Degrees
MD
Address
MedStar Washington Hosp Ctr
Hospice & Palliative Med Pgm 2A-68
110 Irving St NW
Washington, DC 20010
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-77.013984 38.928831)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Donita
Last Name
McKinney Gadson
Address
Medstar Washington Hosp Ctr
Hospice & Palliative Med Pgm
110 Irving St NW
Washington, DC 20010
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-77.013984 38.928831)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
6
Total Non Physician
14
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
33.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $73,000 | 20 |
Total Positions
4
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
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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First Year Positions
4