National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program
PsychiatryOtherIMG: MODERATE
Bethesda, MD(Bethesda, MD Metropolitan Area Metro)
3
Positions
$60,800
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4002312245
- Program Type:
- Other
- Total Positions:
- 3
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 999/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The one-year NIMH PGY4 psychiatry program is for intensive research training, not for clinical training. It is highly selective and mentor based. Qualified applicants will have completed 3 years of psychiatry residency prior to transfer.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
52 weeks
Salary Progression
$60,800
PGY-1
$62,700
PGY-2
$64,600
PGY-3
$66,500
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage: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
- 42.4%
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:
- 4002312245
- Total Positions:
- 3
- Program Type:
- Other
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Lisa M Cullins
- Email:
- lisa.cullins@nih.gov
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/22/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes, with exceptions
- 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
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:
- Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health
- Contact Person:
- Ayah Said
- Contact Email:
- ayah.said@nih.gov
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 25.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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