Resident Resources

Current Resident Resources - Helpful Links

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you as a new resident or fellow to the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Whether you are just graduating from medical school or have been in training at another institution, we hope you have a smooth transition to GW SMHS. Click on the links below for additional information and GME Office and University requirements. Please check your email for notification and a link from MedHub to sign your contract and complete the onboarding requirements.

Annual Health Clearance

• Current Residents - Current residents are required to have a health assessment annually. Residents should report to Employee Health Services (EHS) to have their annual assessment completed. Clearance must be complete by August 31. Residents who work overnight and wish to be seen following their shift should report to EHS at 7:30 AM. Residents on the day shift should report to EHS between the hours of 9:00 and 3:30 PM.
• EHS Contact Information
  • Phone: 202-715-4275 Fax: 202-715-4584
  • Email: employeehealthservices@gwu-hospital.com

Certificates

Replacement certificates can be ordered by sending a check made payable to The George Washington University School of Medicine in the amount of $40 to:

George Washington University
Office of Graduate Medical Education
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
230 I (Eye) Street, NW
Suite 718
Washington, D.C. 20037

Enclose a statement with your name, phone number, specialty, and years of residency training along with the address to which the certificate should be mailed. Please allow four to six weeks for delivery.

COVID-19 Protocol

GWUH/MFA Healthcare Personnel COVID-19 Exposure or Positive Notification

DC Board of Medicine

DC Board of Medicine

Foggy Bottom Campus Maps

• Foggy Bottom Campus
• Campus Map

GW SMHS Anti-Racism Coalition (ARC)

GW SMHS Anti-Racism Coalition (ARC)

GWUH Physician Portal and System Access

• GWUH Physician Portal 
• GWU Hospital IT: (202) 715-4955
• MFA IT: (202) 741-3636
• University IT: (202) 994-4948

Important Contacts

Important Contacts

Inclement Weather

Inclement Weather Policy

Malpratice Information

For proof of malpractice coverage and/or claims history	Contact
If you served as a resident or fellow on or prior to September 30, 2007	Ms. Thelma E. Wright University Risk Management Office Phone: 202-994-3265 Fax: 202-994-0130 Email: tewright@gwu.edu
Residents and Fellows that continued in their training program after September 30, 2007	Ms. Thelma E. Wright University Risk Management Office Phone: 202-994-3265 Fax: 202-994-0130 Email: tewright@gwu.edu AND Request for MFA Malpractice Certificate of Insurance Request for MFA Malpractice Claims History
Residents and Fellows hired on or after October 1, 2007:	Request for MFA Malpractice Certificate of Insurance Request for MFA Malpractice Claims History

MedHub

• MedHub
• MedHub Mobile Duty Hour App
• MedHub Resident and Fellow Quick Start Guide

Motherhood Rooms

Motherhood Room Information

Name and Address Changes

You may e-mail name and address changes to the GME Office using gwgme@gwu.edu.

Salary Information

Salary Information

Taxi/Transportation Reimbursement

Taxi/Transportation Reimbursement Policy 

Verification of Training

Requests for verification of training should be sent to:
George Washington University Office of Graduate Medical Education School of Medicine and Health Sciences 2300 I (Eye) Street, NW Suite 718 Washington, D.C. 20037 All requests must include a signed statement from the physician authorizing the release of information.	or	Fax: 202-994-1604

New Resident Resources

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you as a new resident or fellow to the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Whether you are just graduating from medical school or have been in training at another institution, we hope you have a smooth transition to GW SMHS. Click on the links below for additional information and GME Office and University requirements. Please check your email for notification and a link from MedHub to sign your contract and complete the onboarding requirements.

Resources:

1. FAQs - Orientation
2. Human Resources New Resident Checklist

Orientation Dates

Candidates for Residency

Terms & Conditions of Employment for Residents

Appointment

The School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) offers, and the Resident Physician accepts an Appointment at the SMHS in (program) for a period of one (1) year, unless terminated sooner in accordance with the provisions of the Resident Agreement or the Resident Manual, as amended from time to time (the "Term"). No appointment beyond the Term is promised, assured, or to be implied by an agreement. Reappointment, non-renewal of appointment, or non-promotion shall be determined in accordance with the specific policies set forth in the Resident Manual.

 

Visa Information

Visas accepted for Graduate Medical Education at George Washington University:

J-1 (Exchange Visitor Visa) sponsored by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Application is processed by the GME Office. The resident/fellow must meet the criteria of the ECFMG for sponsorship.

• Note: The J-1 must be a clinical J-1 and not a research J-1.

Permanent Resident

 

Visas NOT accepted/sponsored for Graduate Medical Education at George Washington University:

H-1 B – The University does not sponsor foreign national physicians for Graduate Medical Education programs for the H-1B visa. O-1