National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program
Pathology-anatomic and clinicalOtherIMG: HIGH
Bethesda, MD(Bethesda, MD Metropolitan Area Metro)
9
Positions
#58
Specialty Rank
$71,641
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#58
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
60th Percentile
Top 40% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3002312015
- NRMP Code:
- 2006300C0
- Program Type:
- Other
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 54
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 13
- Sick Days:
- 13
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 22
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 45.5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Residents have the opportunity to participate in clinical and basic research programs of the NIH.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$71,641
PGY-1
$73,631
PGY-2
$75,623
PGY-3
$81,035
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage: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
- 35.9%(FREIDA)
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:
- 3002312015
- NRMP Code:
- 2006300C0
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 54
- Program Type:
- Other
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Martha Queza
- Email:
- quezadom@mail.nih.gov
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2006300C0
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:
- Martha Quezado
- Contact Email:
- quezadom@mail.nih.gov
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 91st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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