Howard University Program
About This Program
Founded in 1936 with continuous accreditation, Howard University's General Surgery Residency is the oldest and largest HBCU surgical program. Housed in the nation's capital and the only hospital on an HBCU campus, we proudly serve the underserved and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. Rooted in a legacy since the 1860s, we train future surgical leaders dedicated to advancing representation and the mission of Howard University.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
May Tee
Howard University
Primary Program Contact
Jonas Clarke, BA
Howard University Hospital
Locations
Howard University
Department of Surgery Suite 4B Room 14
2041 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20060-0001
1150 Varnum St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
111 Michigan Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20010-2970
3001 Hospital Dr
Cheverly, MD 20785
600 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21287-1629
7600 Carroll Ave
Tacoma Park, MD 20912
5401 Old Court Rd
Randallstown, MD 21133
3300 Gallows Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042-3300
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 7 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 7, 2025 - Jan 23, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 18 Vacation Days and 13 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.