William Beaumont Army Medical Center Program
Internal MedicineMilitary-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Fort Bliss, TX(Bliss, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
33
Positions
#461
Specialty Rank
$59,334
PGY1 Salary
9.7%
IMG %
#461
Internal Medicine Ranking
21st Percentile
Top 79% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404812008
- NRMP Code:
- 1717140C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Military-based
- Total Positions:
- 33
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Kelly Elizabeth Chohonis
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 13
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 37
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 18.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Must be US Citizen to apply. VA Civilian Stipend Employees Do Not incur a military obligation. Strengths include hands-on clinical opportunities and procedures; engaged and approachable teaching staff; medical simulation training lab; close educational partnerships with other local medical centers, cohesive military and civilian partnership.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
Educational Opportunities
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$59,334
PGY-1
$61,272
PGY-2
$63,204
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 109(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $394K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $59K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 34.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 376K
- Median Age
- 34 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.24
- Poverty Rate
- 24.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
99°F
Winter
74°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
44"
Humidity
59%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.60
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404812008
- NRMP Code:
- 1717140C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 33
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- Military-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kelly Elizabeth Chohonis
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/15/2026 - 2/12/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
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:
- 1717140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- William Beaumont Army Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- William Beaumont Army Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Linda K Palomarez
- Contact Email:
- linda.k.palomarez.civ@health.mil
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 11
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:11PGY-2:11PGY-3:11
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 9.7%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 51.6%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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