National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program
Allergy and immunologyOtherIMG: CHALLENGING
Bethesda, MD(Bethesda, MD Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$71,746
PGY1 Salary
8.3%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0202321090
- Program Type:
- Other
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 36
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.3
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 33
- Female Faculty:
- 54.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 62%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The program is designed to train expert allergist-immunologists in the full spectrum of allergic and complex immunologic diseases. The program provides an opportunity to obtain specialized training in basic, clinical and translational research training with solid mentorship and prepares fellows for pursuit of academic careers. Specialized training in emerging technologies (systems biology, bioinformatics) as well as advanced education (masters in health sciences, PhD) are available!
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal mentoring program
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
104 weeks
Salary Progression
$71,746
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
$71,746
PGY-4
$75,762
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 35.9%
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:
- 0202321090
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 36
- Program Type:
- Other
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Paneez Khoury
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/14/2026 - 7/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 10/17/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 190
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 190
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
- NRMP Codes:
- 2006020F0, 2006020F1
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:
- Bryant Villavicencio
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 190
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 8.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 25.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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