Madigan Army Medical Center Program
PediatricsMilitary-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Tacoma, WA(Tacoma, WA Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#139
Specialty Rank
$98,273
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#139
Pediatrics Ranking
36th Percentile
Top 64% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3205411010
- Program Type:
- Military-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 20
Contact Information
Kirk N Liesemer
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 185
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.3
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 48
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 53.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 54%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Pediatrics Residency is a fully accredited 3-year program leading to specialty certification by the American Board of Pediatrics. Candidates must graduate in good standing from an accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school and will be considered for selection during the fourth year of medical school. The program has been approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for a compliment of 8 residents per year.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$98,273
PGY-1
$105,073
PGY-2
$112,849
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance: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
- 101(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $661K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $62K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 7,688,549
- Median Age
- 31 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.33999999999999997
- Poverty Rate
- 6.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
81°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
281 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
56%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
15.82
Gas (per gallon)
$5.08
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3205411010
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 20
- Program Type:
- Military-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kirk N Liesemer
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- Step 2 Required:
- Yes
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 185
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 185
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
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Madigan Army Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Madigan Army Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Crystal R Paresa
- Contact Email:
- crystal.r.paresa.civ@health.mil
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 185
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 35.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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