George Washington University Program

Program Identity & Fit

GW's OBGYN residency is an academic, university-based program anchored in Washington, DC, combining tertiary care at George Washington University Hospital with community-based experience at Holy Cross Hospital and federal/VA medicine at the DC VA Medical Center. Training spans midwifery-based care through state-of-the-art minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and the department maintains active NIH-, FDA-, and foundation-funded clinical trials in areas like postpartum hemorrhage prevention and cervical cancer screening, reflecting a genuine research infrastructure rather than a token requirement. The program's location supports engagement with national health policy and advocacy work, and it offers a distinctive post-residency Sexual Medicine fellowship built around the SAGA Center, signaling institutional investment in subspecialized, equity-oriented women's health care. The department's stated leadership priorities—patient care excellence, teaching/mentorship, and scholarship—suggest it values residents who can contribute to both clinical breadth and academic output.