George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Psychiatry Residency

Washington, District of ColumbiaUniversityTrains at George Washington University Hospital

Top 50%

of 323 psychiatry residency programs

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How it scores

  • Clinical training69Top half in psychiatry
  • Faculty depth27Bottom half in psychiatry
  • Research82Top 25% in psychiatry
  • Pay and cost of living5Bottom half in psychiatry

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At a glance

ProgramGeorge Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Psychiatry Residency
LocationWashington, District of Columbia
Main training hospitalGeorge Washington University Hospital
SettingUniversity
PGY-1 salary$74,927 (effective 1/1/2026)
Typical one-bedroom rent nearby$1,885 a month
Pay against rentMonthly pay covers rent 3.3 times
Visa sponsorshipJ-1
Positions a year—

Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.

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118 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:

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Questions

Where is the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences psychiatry residency?

The program trains residents in Washington, District of Columbia. Its main training hospital is George Washington University Hospital.

How much do psychiatry residents earn at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences?

PGY-1 residents earn $74,927 a year (effective 1/1/2026), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $1,885 a month.

Does George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences sponsor visas for psychiatry residents?

The program says it sponsors J-1 visas. Confirm the current policy with the program.

How is George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences ranked for psychiatry?

It is in the top 50% of 323 psychiatry programs. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.

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