Womack Army Medical Center Program
SurgeryMilitary-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Fort Liberty, NC(Liberty, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
#359
Specialty Rank
$55,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#359
Surgery Ranking
0Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403600422
- Program Type:
- Military-based
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 34
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 14.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The general surgery residency at Womack Army Medical Center offers an operationally-focused program with the aim of creating excellent independent surgeons capable of caring for our nations elite warfighters. Our curriculum centers on a high operative volume combined with a structured academic schedule. Involvement in military medical activities is highly encouraged and supplements surgical training to best prepare graduates for the unique surgical problems encountered in the military setting.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$55,000
PGY-1
$60,000
PGY-2
$60,000
PGY-3
$60,000
PGY-4
$60,000
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 85(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $353K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $54K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 31.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,470,214
- Median Age
- 45 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.18
- Poverty Rate
- 5.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
75°F
Winter
40°F
Sunny Days
206 days
Precipitation
48"
Humidity
70%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.18
Restaurant Meal
10.23
Gas (per gallon)
$3.44
Gym Membership
41
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403600422
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 34
- Program Type:
- Military-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Shaun R Brown
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
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:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Womack Army Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Womack Army Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Michael Shank
- Contact Email:
- michael.a.shank3.civ@health.mil
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 16.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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