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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Multidisciplinary) Residency Program

George Washington University School of Medicine
Washington, DC
Continued AccreditationACGME #5401014044UniversityJ1J-1

George Washington University School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Hospice and palliative medicine (multidisciplinary) residency program in Washington, DC. It has 4 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 4 residents in training. It reports 100% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $82,341. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
4
4 residents · 4 approved
PGY-1 salary
$82.3k
IMG percentage
100%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2008 · 1 years · Last ACGME review 2011

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3
Incl. chair, faculty, specialty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
100%
x
US MD
0%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
25%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
54
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
12
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
4
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
2.0
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Unknown
Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
291
Mid-size
Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
5,585
ED visits
21,767
Inpatient surgeries
1,765
Outpatient surgeries
10,505
Births
0
Daily census
181
Full-time staff
2,726

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Washington DC) · Washington, DC

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Washington DC)

Primary
Washington, DC291 beds

George Washington University Hospital (UHS)

Washington, DC395 beds

Washington Home and Community Hospices

Washington, DC

Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health

Bethesda, MD121 beds

Virginia Hospital Center (Arlington)

Arlington, VA407 beds

Capital Caring (Halquist Memorial Inpatient Center)

Arlington, VA

Location

Purchasing power

~$3,105/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~44% of pay
Take-home$3,105/mo
Rent (1BR)$3,019/mo
State tax$738/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $82,341 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 10.75% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for District of Columbia, District of Columbia (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
10.75%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$106,287
+$28k vs US median
Avg Commute
30 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Laura A Hofmann, MD

Program Director, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine

Program Director

Christina Asante

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Carolyn Mack, MBA, PhD

Education Program Manager

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is George Washington University School of Medicine located?
George Washington University School of Medicine is located in Washington, DC.
What type of program is George Washington University School of Medicine?
George Washington University School of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
Is George Washington University School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — George Washington University School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at George Washington University School of Medicine?
George Washington University School of Medicine has approximately 4 residents in training.
How much is rent near George Washington University School of Medicine?
Median rent near Washington, DC is ~$3,019/month for a 1BR and ~$4,572/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does George Washington University School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 100% of George Washington University School of Medicine's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does George Washington University School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
George Washington University School of Medicine reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does George Washington University School of Medicine require?
George Washington University School of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at George Washington University School of Medicine?
George Washington University School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $82,341. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to George Washington University School of Medicine?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save George Washington University School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does George Washington University School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Hospice and palliative medicine (multidisciplinary) residency program positions as they appear.