US clinical experience (months)not specified as a requirementmonths
Graduation within (years)5(preferred)
Step 1, 2(CK) on first attemptnot specified as a requirement
ECFMG for interview not specified as a requirement
Complete application by2025 season dates will be updated in Aug-Sep 2024
VisaJ1 and H1
Notes and additional requirements: Notes and additional requirements:We do not have a minimum passing score for the COMLEX or USMLE exams or any other strict application criteria, although most candidates who receive invites have scores above 230 on USMLE Step I and II and have passed the CS(if applicable) exam on the first attempt. USMLE Step I and II 240 preferred for IMGs.
Program sponsors both J1 and H1b visas for students applying to the Categorical track. For Preliminary track J1 visas only. Our program does not have an official cut-off for year of graduation, but most residents have graduated within the last 5 years. Osteopathic students are welcome to submit their COMLEX scores for consideration. As with the USMLE, we do not have a minimum passing score, but most invited candidates have scores above 500 on COMLEX Level I & II.
Contact information
Program directorGregory Nizialek
Contact personAlicia Taylor
Contact phone(410) 554-2284
Contact emailalicia.k.taylor@medstar.net
Program information
Setting typeAccredited lengthPositions by year University affiliated3 years60/44/44