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Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth) Program

SurgeryMilitary-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Portsmouth, VA(Portsmouth, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#204
Specialty Rank
$81,700
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#204
Surgery Ranking
43rd Percentile
Top 57% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4405132015
Program Type:
Military-based
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
73

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
30
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
30
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
25
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
7
Female Faculty:
22.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
33%

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

  • Formal mentoring program
  • Formal program to develop teaching skills
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$81,700
PGY-1
$88,500
PGY-2
$96,000
PGY-3
$101,000
PGY-4
$107,160
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage: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

City & State
Portsmouth, VA
Metropolitan Area
Portsmouth, VA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
84(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$385K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.5K/mo
Median Household Income
$53K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
22.3%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
307K
Median Age
29 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.7000000000000001
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
84°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
286 days
Precipitation
60"
Humidity
54%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
14.5
Gas (per gallon)
$4.47
Gym Membership
52

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$81,700
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$97,262
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4405132015
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
73
Program Type:
Military-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Daniel Sanford
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

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:
June, July, August

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)
Primary Teaching Site:
Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)
Contact Person:
Tiffany Carpenter

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
12
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:12
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:3
PGY-4:3
PGY-5:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42
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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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