Description
The General Surgery Residency Program at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. has an open ACGME-accredited Categorical PGY-3 training position beginning July 1, 2026. Please see the specific requirements and instructions for applying below. Note: It is the policy of The George Washington University to sponsor J-1 Visas only.
PREREQUISITES (no exceptions):
Successful completion in good standing of two (2) years of U.S. clinical training in an ACGME-accredited general surgery residency training program (or currently enrolled as a PGY-2 for the 2025-26 academic year).
Must have graduated from an Accredited Medical School and/or International Medical Graduates must have a valid ECFMG certificate (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates)
Requirements
Requirements
How To Apply:
A complete application must include the following documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Brief Personal Statement
Medical School Diploma and Transcript
Dean's Letter
USMLE Parts I, II, III scores (must be first pass) or COMLEX I, II-CE, III scores
ABSITE scores and reports for ALL years completed
Three (3) current Letters of Recommendation, including one from the current Program Director is required.
Rotation schedule with Competency-Based Evaluations for ALL completed rotations
Current year semi-annual Evaluation
Current ACGME “General Surgery Defined Category and Minimum” and “General Surgery Year 2 Minimum” case log reports
ACLS and ATLS certifications (does not need to be active)
FLS and FES Certifications (if available)
Copy of ECFMG (if applicable)
Copy of current DS2019 for J-1 Visa holders (if applicable)
Qualified applicants must submit the above materials in a single PDF with contact information. Letters of Recommendation (if waived) may be sent in one separate email by a coordinator or director.
Please name the single PDF file as follows: LastName_FirstName_PGY3-2026. Email files to rpakan@gwu.edu. No phone calls, please.
Only complete applications containing all applicable documents listed above will be considered/reviewed.
Selected applicants will be notified via email for an invitation to virtually interview.
