National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program
Medical genetics and genomicsOtherIMG: HIGH
Bethesda, MD(Bethesda, MD Metropolitan Area Metro)
11
Positions
$87,233
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1302321022
- Program Type:
- Other
- Total Positions:
- 11
- Interviews:
- 10
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.7
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 17
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 41.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 60%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program offers broad exposure to clinical, biochemical, molecular, and cytogenetics at multiple training sites in the nation's capital region as well as unique involvement in protocol-driven clinical research. Trainees have access to vast resources available at the National Institutes of Health as well ample clinical care experiences at local institutions including Johns Hopkins, Children's National Hospital, and more. Must have completed primary residency and be BE/BC when applying.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
24 weeks
Salary Progression
$87,233
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
$87,233
PGY-4
$92,116
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not 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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 122(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $537K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 29.5%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 483K
- Median Age
- 42 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.54
- Poverty Rate
- 17.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
82°F
Winter
52°F
Sunny Days
266 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
67%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.77
Restaurant Meal
12.72
Gas (per gallon)
$3.92
Gym Membership
47
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1302321022
- Total Positions:
- 11
- Interviews:
- 10
- Program Type:
- Other
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Oleg Shchelochkov
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 2006130F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health
- Contact Person:
- Holly Babcock
- Contact Email:
- holly.babcock@nih.gov
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- 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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