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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program

Infectious Disease (IM)OtherIMG: CHALLENGING
Bethesda, MD
12
Positions
$87,243
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1462321184
Program Type:
Other
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
32

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
20
Non-Physician Staff:
3
0
Female Faculty:
50.00%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
4%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The National Institutes of Health provides an opportunity to learn and train in the nation's leading biomedical institution with guaranteed funding throughout the fellowship. Our fellows rotate through local academic centers to gain general ID, solid organ transplant ID and to serve the community surrounding Washington DC. Additionally the opportunities and teaching within the institution are unparalleled experiences to witness cutting edge research up close and to participate as a trainee.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$87,243
PGY-1
$87,243
PGY-4
$95,551
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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

City & State
Bethesda, MD

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1462321184
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
32
Program Type:
Other

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
Interview Period:
8/24/2026 - 11/6/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes, with exceptions
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
2006146F0, 2006146F1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
90

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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