Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health Program
Neurological surgeryOtherIMG: CHALLENGING
Bethesda, MD(Bethesda, MD Metropolitan Area Metro)
7
Positions
#80
Specialty Rank
$71,641
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#80
Neurological surgery Ranking
33rd Percentile
Top 67% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1602313129
- NRMP Code:
- 2006160C0STEP
- Program Type:
- Other
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 26
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 16
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The NIH Neurosurgery Residency offers exposure to rare and complex cases unavailable elsewhere, with access to cutting-edge NIH clinical trials and translational research. Trainees serve a diverse patient population from nearby underserved communities and international referrals. Our unique curriculum emphasizes bench-to-bedside integration, advanced neuroimaging, skull base and functional neurosurgery, and multi-disciplinary collaboration at the world's premier biomedical research instituion.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
104 weeks
Salary Progression
$71,641
PGY-1
$73,631
PGY-2
$75,623
PGY-3
$81,035
PGY-4
$85,571
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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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%(FREIDA)
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:
- 1602313129
- NRMP Code:
- 2006160C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 26
- Program Type:
- Other
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- John David Heiss
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 6/1/2026 - 9/25/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/5/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2006160C0
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:
- Ana M Garcia
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1PGY-3:1PGY-4:1PGY-5:1PGY-6:1PGY-7:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 9th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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