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George Washington Univ-DC

GWU

Washington, DC

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1802080R0 / 1802080A0
ACGME
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Applicant sentiment — from 69 anonymous posts, 2016–2027

4.2 / 10

What anonymous posters said

Several posts describe George Washington/Georgetown-Medstar as highly competitive, citing large applicant pools relative to few spots and frequent rejection reports. Multiple commenters expressed confusion over whether Georgetown and Medstar are the same program, and some noted frustration or anxiety over delayed or trickling interview invites. A few posts mention that away rotations have limited slots and do not necessarily favor home students or rotators.

AI-generated summary of opinions expressed in anonymous, unverified posts. It describes what posters wrote, not verified facts about this program. Based on these 69 posts · Updated Aug 2026 · Contest or respond to this entry · Takedown & right of reply

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anyone here know how spots are allocated per program? i dont understand how gwu can have only 2 spots in a place like DC and then places like Penn state have like 4

#10222021-2022 DermMar 21
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but like this shit is crazy. GWU sent out 35 IIs for 2 spots and received 690 apps. such a rubbish process<how do you know?<it was written on the interview invite<does that mean they gave out all their invites today?

#7252021-2022 DermMar 21
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GW just casually sending out IIs today when they said they'll send them out on 11/29 < noticed this with several programs

#6692021-2022 DermMar 21
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Where is georgetown on ERAS? I cant find the program! HALP < Medstar< thank you!! < no prob :) . just trying to spread the love< <3 <3

#3352021-2022 DermMar 21
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anyone know if george washington will accept up to 4 LoR? their program coordinator is out of office < yes, they literally all will

#2382021-2022 DermMar 21
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speaking on diversity, which programs are the most "diverse" or really value diversity? < ucsf, nyu, gwu, and duke have really stood out. < howard is trying to take more non urm residents according to their chair as the demographics of dc changes

#1022021-2022 DermMar 21
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"Each resident is allotted two weeks of paid vacation with an additional two weeks offered at the discretion of the program director. " what does this mean on georgetown site...so if the PD says no, i only get 2 weeks vacay? <apparently << no, each subspeciality is different within medstar but derm gets 4 weeks

#702021-2022 DermMar 21
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did anyone who did an away with GWU end up getting an interview? i know they rejected a bunch of people who rotated with them

#38862020-2021 DermMar 22
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What tiers are GWU and Georgetown?<tier 4/5

#33462020-2021 DermMar 22
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Does Georgetown have a Meet & Greet tonight?

#33422020-2021 DermMar 22
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Does georgetown have 5 derm spots? I thought it was 2 derm and 2 med-derm

#26932020-2021 DermMar 22
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just filled out the georgetown internal column! I didn't see any others filled out, please fill it out if you can! I think it could be helpful! side question: do most program usually rank home students highest? I can see how harvard etc might not, but other programs?

#26832020-2021 DermMar 22
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If anyone has Georgetown on 1/29 and would like to trade for 1/30 lmk - info in swap tab! Thanks :)

#25862020-2021 DermMar 22
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the interview page shows that Medstar Georgetown only invited 1 OOS applicant? Have multiple external candidates been invited?

#19192020-2021 DermMar 22
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Georgetown/Medstar Health II x7

#18692020-2021 DermMar 22

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