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Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health Program

Washington, District of Columbia

ACGME ID4001021239
Program Code1804400C0
NRMP Code1804400C0

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Behavioral Health at Saint Elizabeths Hospital. This is a four-year ACGME-accredited program based in

Program Type

Community-based

Year 1 Size

7

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

110

Application Deadline

January 31, 2026

Year 1 Seats

7

Interviews Last Year

110
78%

Interview Ratio

15.7

% US MD

45.2

% IMG

51.6
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaAccepts
F-1 VisaAccepts
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

Yes

Graduation Year Requirement

5

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

Yes

F-1 Visa

Yes

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

No

Specialty Letter Required

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US or outside the US

Interviews Last Year

110

Interview to Seat Ratio

15.7

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
196
Step 2 CK
214

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$66,976
PGY-2
$72,585
PGY-3
$75,563

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Program Type

Community-based

Year 1 Size

7

Year 2 Size

8

Year 3 Size

8

Application Deadline

January 31, 2026

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

32

Accredited Length

4

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.5

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

48

Contact Details

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Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

Community-based

Program Code

1804400C0

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Year Of Graduation Limit

5

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG | H-1B | F-1

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

7

Year 2 Program Size

8

Year 3 Program Size

8

% IMG Residents

51.6 %

% US MD Residents

45.2 %

% DO Residents

3.2 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

4 yrs

Total Positions

32

Total Physician Faculty

16

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.5

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

No

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

66976

Year 2 Compensation

72585

Year 3 Compensation

75563

PGY-1 Vacation Days

13 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

13 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

13 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

48 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

14 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1.5

Medical Insurance

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Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Application Deadline

January 31, 2026

Interviews Conducted Last Year

110

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

NRMP Codes

1804400C0

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-09-17 to 2026-01-31

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-09-16 to 2027-01-31

Start Dates

July

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

No

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US or outside the US

Contact Person

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Contact Information

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Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

St Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health

Sponsor Institution

St Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health

Primary Institution

St Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health

Participant Institutions

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Washington DC) | Providence Hospital | Children's National Hospital | MedStar Georgetown University Hospital | Sibley Memorial Hospital | Washington School of Psychiatry | University of the District of Columbia | University of Maryland Capital Region Health | National Institute of Mental Health

Annual Hospital Admissions

466

Annual ED Visits

0

Program Offerings

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Additional Benefits

Free parkingOn-call meal allowanceiPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

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