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USAF School of Aerospace Medicine Program

Aerospace medicineMilitary-based
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH(Afb, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
21
Positions
$58,500
PGY1 Salary

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3834866053
Program Type:
Military-based
Total Positions:
21
Interviews:
25

Contact Information

David C Miller
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
24
Non-Physician Staff:
5
Part-Time Physicians:
13
Female Faculty:
18.2%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site 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
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

2 weeks

Salary Progression

$58,500
PGY-1
$60,300
PGY-2
$72,000
PGY-3
00

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

City & State
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Metropolitan Area
Afb, OH Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
11,774,683

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
109(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$241K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$59K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
21.6%0

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
11,774,683
Median Age
54 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.7000000000000001
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
99°F
Winter
74°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
50"
Humidity
79%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.23
Restaurant Meal
11.28
Gas (per gallon)
$3.38
Gym Membership
42

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$58,500
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$53,670
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3834866053
Total Positions:
21
Interviews:
25
Program Type:
Military-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
David C Miller

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
Yes

COMLEX Requirements

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
USAF School of Aerospace Medicine
Primary Teaching Site:
USAF School of Aerospace Medicine
Contact Person:
Susan D Lemley-Gillespie
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

Positions by Year:
PGY-1:21

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
- YOG C

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

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Program Rankings

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