Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Founded in 1936 with continuous accreditation, Howard University's General Surgery Residency is the oldest and largest HBCU surgical program. Housed in the nation's capital and the only hospital on an HBCU campus, we proudly serve the underserved and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. Rooted in a legacy since the 1860s, we train future surgical leaders dedicated to advancing representation and the mission of Howard University.
Total Program Size
10
8
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
96
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
5
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
75
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
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
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
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
18
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
Yes
Program ID
4401021070
Beeper or Home Call
0
8
10
20
20
Program Director
First Name
May
Last Name
Tee
Address
Howard University
Department of Surgery Suite 4B Room 14
2041 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20060-0001
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-77.019743 38.917927)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Jonas
Last Name
Clarke
Degrees
BA
Address
Howard University Hospital
Department of Surgery Suite 4B Room 16
2041 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20060-0001
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-77.019743 38.917927)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
53.00
% IMG
41.20
% DO
5.80
% Female
34.50
% Male
65.50
Total Physician
64
Total Non Physician
4
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
33.90
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.90
Call Schedule
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $65,385 | 18 | 13 |
| Year 3 | $68,133 | 18 | 13 |
| Year 4 | $71,497 | 18 | 13 |
| Year 5 | $75,001 | 18 | 13 |
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Total Positions
33
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
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
7
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
June Start Date
20
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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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.absurgery.org/resources/abs-policies/policy-leave/
First Year Positions
10
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On