Dr. Augustus Hill Jr., MD
Board-Certified General Surgeon
Nearly 40 years of practice, surgical residency trained at Howard University, with a record of placing international students into U.S. residencies.
Mentorship · Experience · Opportunity
A clinical preceptorship that transcends the ordinary
Preceptorships for medical, nursing, and allied health students and professionals — high-quality, hands-on U.S. clinical experience in a uniquely supportive, multilingual environment in Greenbelt, Maryland.
Welcome
Welcome!
Welcome, aspiring medical, nursing, and allied health professionals, to a clinical preceptorship that transcends the ordinary. The ISP Initiative is meticulously designed to provide ambitious international students and professionals with high-quality, hands-on U.S. clinical experience in a uniquely supportive and multilingual environment. This program is more than an elective; it is a critical stepping stone in your medical journey — where you will refine your clinical skills and gain the confidence and credentials to pursue a successful career in the United States.
About Us
A legacy of excellence in medical mentorship
Mentorship is rooted in Dr. Augustus Hill's nearly four decades of practice and his surgical residency at Howard University — an institution with a historic commitment to medical leadership and service to diverse communities since 1862.
40 Years of clinical & surgical practice
½ Of patients speak Spanish as a first language
2 Clinical sites: outpatient clinic & surgery center
Why Choose Us
Built for your residency success
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Hands-On Training
Go beyond observation — patient assessment, EMR documentation, blood drawing, and suturing.
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Culturally Fluent
Your language skills are an asset in a welcoming, multilingual clinical environment.
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Residency-Focused
A proven history of guiding international students into U.S. residency programs.
Meet Your Mentors
Better doctors. Better care.
Leslie Pickens
Clinical Team
Supporting students through preoperative and postoperative care, documentation, and the day-to-day realities of U.S. clinical practice.
Preceptorship Curriculum
A broad-based clinical experience
General Surgery
Pre- and post-operative care in an ambulatory surgery setting.
Endoscopy
Hands-on exposure to office-based and procedural medicine.
Primary Care
Comprehensive patient assessment and preventive medicine.
EMR & Insurance
Modern Electronic Medical Records and U.S. insurance processes.
Begin Your Inquiry
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ISP Initiative
A true devotion to your future
Refine your clinical skills, master U.S. medical practices, and build the credentials for a successful career in the United States.
Our Students
What students
say
Dr. Mohamed Alex Vandi
Special thanks to Dr. Hill for demonstrating remarkable expertise and skills — watching your dedication to your craft was very inspiring. This reflects on your post-surgical outcomes, which I can recommend any day. Keep changing lives.
Pooja
Thank you for your guidance, patience, and the way you took the time even in the busiest moments.
Susie Seokyung
I was actively involved in the preoperative and postoperative management of patients at the Metro Surgical Center. I became familiar with the U.S. healthcare system — including EMR systems and insurance processes — gaining practical insights that extended beyond clinical care.
Monica Harpaul
Thank you, Dr. Hill, for your close supervision, patience, and clinical expertise throughout my preceptorship.