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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Program

Medical genetics and genomicsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Cincinnati, OH(Cincinnati, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
2
Positions
$77,178
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1303821013
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
10

Contact Information

Robert J Hopkin
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
8 years
Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
3.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
7
Non-Physician Staff:
35
0
Female Faculty:
57.1%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
60%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

CCHMC serves a population of over two million. The Division of Human Genetics provides clinical training in a wide spectrum of genetic conditions. Specialty clinics where trainees gain experience include metabolic disease, neurofibromatosis, lysosomal storage diseases, craniofacial anomalies, fetal care, and skeletal dysplasias. The human genetics training program provides unique interdisciplinary comprehensive clinical and lab training in human genetics with focus on improved health.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • 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

24 weeks

Salary Progression

$77,178
PGY-1
$60,300
PGY-2
$62,100
PGY-3
$77,178
PGY-4
$80,753
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

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

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Cincinnati, OH
Metropolitan Area
Cincinnati, OH Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
11,774,683

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
64(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$252K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$61K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
17.8%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
11,774,683
Median Age
39 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.57
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
10.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
74°F
Winter
34°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
64%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.04
Restaurant Meal
11.2
Gas (per gallon)
$3.92
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$77,178
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$120,591
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1303821013
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
10
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Robert J Hopkin
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
8/5/2026 - 8/31/2026
Interview Period:
8/28/2026 - 10/2/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

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:
No
NRMP Codes:
1808130F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Contact Person:
Terri Wallace

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
8 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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