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Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Gaithersburg, MD(Gaithersburg, MD Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#298
Specialty Rank
$71,526
PGY1 Salary
33.3%
IMG %
#298
Internal Medicine Ranking
49th Percentile
Top 51% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1402300490
NRMP Code:
2219140C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
117

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
15
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Faculty Ratio:
1.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
51
0
Part-Time Physicians:
45
Female Faculty:
66.7%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We are a three-year categorical internal medicine residency program which integrates evidence-based medicine, lifestyle medicine, state-of-the-art technological innovations, and dedication to excellence in teaching for high quality training in a very diverse patient-centered environment.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$71,526
PGY-1
$73,443
PGY-2
$77,755
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Gaithersburg, MD
Metropolitan Area
Gaithersburg, MD Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
6,161,707

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
119(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$499K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$48K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
33.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
6,161,707
Median Age
29 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.74
Poverty Rate
29.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
79°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
266 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
54%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.69
Restaurant Meal
9.84
Gas (per gallon)
$3.03
Gym Membership
36

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$71,526
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$60,106
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1402300490
NRMP Code:
2219140C0YOG
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
117
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Julie May Chen
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
11/4/2026 - 1/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
210
Min Step 2 Score:
210

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2219140C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Gaithersburg Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Gaithersburg Medical Center
Contact Person:
Marc John Barredo

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
21

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
33.3%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
26th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
27.8%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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