Visiting Resident Resources

Residents rotating to GW from other programs must provide the following documentation to the GME Office 60 days in advance of their anticipated rotation:

  • Visiting Resident Information Form
  • Copy of CV
  • Proof of HIPPA and OSHA Compliance
  • Copy of ECFMG Certificate (if applicable)
  • Liability Insurance Certificate from Risk Management Office (GWU must be named Certificate Holder)
  • Letter from Program Director at home institution
  • Letter from GW Program Director
  • D.C. Medical Board Requirement
    • Residents and fellows rotating to GWU who hold an unrestricted license in another jurisdiction must obtain a D.C. Medical Training License before beginning their rotation, unless they are enrolled in a military or federal residency program. The cost for this license must be paid by the rotating resident/fellow.
    • Residents and fellows rotating to GWU for 90 days or less must register with the D.C. Board of Health as a Medical Training Registrant (MTR). There is no fee for the MTR.
    • Criminal Background Check

NOTE: YOU MUST BE APPROVED ON THE D.C. BOARD'S WEBSITE PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF YOUR GWU ROTATION

Are you a visiting resident to GW?

Complete the form below, attach ALL required paperwork and submit no later than 60 days in advance of your start date to:

The Office of Graduate Medical Education
2300 Eye Street, NW
Ross Hall, Suite 707
Washington, D.C. 20037

The School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Ross Hall
2300 Eye Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 994-2987 | Fax: (202) 994-0926