National Capital Consortium Program
Neurological surgeryMilitary-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Bethesda, MD(Bethesda, MD Metropolitan Area Metro)
7
Positions
#91
Specialty Rank
$90,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#91
Neurological surgery Ranking
24th Percentile
Top 76% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1601021118
- Program Type:
- Military-based
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 10
Contact Information
Bradley A Dengler
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 30
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 10%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Military training program only, military obligation upon completion of training.
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
52 weeks
Salary Progression
$90,000
PGY-1
$90,000
PGY-2
$90,000
PGY-3
$90,000
PGY-4
$90,000
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 28.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,161,707
- 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:
- 1601021118
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 10
- Program Type:
- Military-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Bradley A Dengler
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Lisa D Dent
- Contact Email:
- lisa.d.dent.civ@health.mil
Program Size by Year
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1PGY-3:1PGY-4:1PGY-5:1PGY-6:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- 0
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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