The Pediatric Residency Program at MedStar Georgetown University is currently recruiting a pediatric resident to join our department as a PGY-2 on July 1, 2026.
We are an ACGME accredited program with 33 Categorical Pediatric and 16 Medicine-Pediatric residents. We are looking for a growth-oriented team player with strong communication skills, a dedication to patient and family-centered care, and health equity to fill in a gap as one of our current PGY1 residents has been granted an ABP waiver of training for previous residency. We are located in Washington, DC with easy access to public transportation, cultural amenities, mild four-season weather and a diverse patient population.
Strengths of our program include a broad range of in-patient and ambulatory clinical experiences, and flexibility to customize experiences to meet residents’ career goals. Our graduates have gone on to pursue fulfilling careers in diverse settings including community and academic medicine, both general pediatrics and subspecialty care.
Interested applicants can learn more about our program at:
https://www.medstarhealth.org/education/residency-programs/pediatrics-residency-program
Prerequisites for Training:
Completion of medical training by graduating from one of the following:
- US/Canadian LCME accredited medical school.
- Accredited college of osteopathic medicine by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA)
- An ECFMG certified medical school outside of the US.
- Pass/passing scores on USMLE Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3 or COMLEX Level 1 and Level 2 and 3
- Completion of the first year in good standing at an ACGME accredited pediatric residency program.
Application Instructions
To apply, please email the following to kbh103@gunet.georgetown.edu and thu.p.wong@medstar.net the following materials:
- Application (ERAS Application)
- CV (Please include if not provided in application)
- Dean’s Letter (Not required if ECFMG certified)
- Diploma from Medical School
- ECFMG certificate or status report (if applicable)
- Letters of recommendation (three, including one from current PD)
- Picture
- Personal Statement/ Letter of Interest
- Transcripts: USMLE Step 1 (or COMLEX equivalent) , USMLE Step 2CK (or COMLEX equivalent), USMLE Step 3 if applicable (or COMLEX equivalent) and ITE Report, if taken.
The Final Summative Evaluation must be obtained from the prior program upon the completion of the training year.
In advance of an offer, we will also need:
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- Programmatic letter confirming applicant’s completed rotations and credit attained and reported to the ABP
- Mid-Year/Final milestone tracking as submitted to the ACGME
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis as of the program start date. We sponsor J1 Visa. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Virtual interviews will be scheduled based on the availability of all parties.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Program Director
Kirsten Hawkins, MD
Email: kbh103@gunet.georgetown.edu
Program Coordinator
Thu Wong
Email: thu.p.wong@medstar.net
