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Dermatology Residency Program

Howard University Hospital
Washington, DC
Continued AccreditationACGME #0801021025UniversityJ1J-1

Howard University Hospital is an ACGME-accredited university-based Dermatology residency program in Washington, DC. It has 4 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 12 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $60,452. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
4
12 residents · 12 approved
PGY-1 salary
$60.5k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
2193080A0

Accredited since 1962 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2012

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Incl. chair
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
2193080A0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “Howard Univ Hosp-DC”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
0%
x
US MD
100%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
80%
x

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
40
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
10
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
8
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.7
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Unknown
Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
291
Mid-size
Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
5,585
ED visits
21,767
Inpatient surgeries
1,765
Outpatient surgeries
10,505
Births
0
Daily census
181
Full-time staff
2,726

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Washington DC) · Washington, DC

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Washington DC)

Primary
Washington, DC291 beds

Children's National Hospital

Washington, DC323 beds

Location

Rental market & livability

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Livability

County figures for District of Columbia, District of Columbia (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
10.75%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$106,287
+$28k vs US median
Avg Commute
30 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Cheri Frey, MD

Assistant Professor

Program Director

Mrs. Satrina Wise

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Howard University Hospital located?
Howard University Hospital is located in Washington, DC.
What type of program is Howard University Hospital?
Howard University Hospital is a university-based residency program.
Is Howard University Hospital ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Howard University Hospital holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Howard University Hospital?
Howard University Hospital has approximately 12 residents in training.
Does Howard University Hospital accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Howard University Hospital reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Howard University Hospital sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Howard University Hospital reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Howard University Hospital require?
Howard University Hospital does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Howard University Hospital?
Howard University Hospital reports a PGY-1 salary of $60,452. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Howard University Hospital?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Howard University Hospital to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Howard University Hospital have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Dermatology residency program positions as they appear.