Programs/Pediatrics/Medical genetics and genomics/National Human Genome Research Institute/Children's National Medical Center Program
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Pediatrics/Medical genetics and genomicsOtherIMG: MODERATE
Bethesda, MD(Bethesda, MD Metropolitan Area Metro)
5
Positions
$75,445
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 7652344008
- NRMP Code:
- 1070765C0
- Program Type:
- Other
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 17
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 9/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 10.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 53
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 14
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 40%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program offers broad exposure in pediatrics as well as 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 and opportunities available at the National Institutes of Health as well as ample clinical experience at NIH and other local institutions. Highly competitive program that values prior research and genetics experience.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
24 weeks
Salary Progression
$75,445
PGY-1
$77,541
PGY-2
$81,407
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 65(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $339K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $82K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,161,707
- Median Age
- 25 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.24
- Poverty Rate
- 25.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
50%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
11.64
Gas (per gallon)
$3.59
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 7652344008
- NRMP Code:
- 1070765C0
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 17
- Program Type:
- Other
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Oleg Shchelochkov
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
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:
- 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:
- 1070765C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Children's National Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Children's National Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Holly Babcock
- Contact Email:
- holly.babcock@nih.gov
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:2PGY-3:1PGY-4:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 25.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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