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University of Maryland Program

Nuclear medicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Baltimore, MD(Baltimore, MD Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
$66,092
PGY1 Salary
75.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2002321115
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
6

Contact Information

Wengen Chen
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
210
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
4
0
Part-Time Physicians:
2
0

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Academically oriented faculty, strong Nuclear Cardiology program/training.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$66,092
PGY-1
$66,092
PGY-2
$69,136
PGY-3
$71,979
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
Baltimore, MD
Metropolitan Area
Baltimore, MD Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
89(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$498K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$76K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
36.1%

Demographics & Community

Population
360K
Median Age
29 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.18
Poverty Rate
24.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
69°F
Winter
39°F
Sunny Days
266 days
Precipitation
43"
Humidity
54%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
13.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.18
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$66,092
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$74,261
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2002321115
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
6
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Wengen Chen
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/15/2026 - 1/31/2027
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:
210
Min Step 2 Score:
210

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:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Maryland Program
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Maryland Program
Contact Person:
Ricuhelt H Lantaya
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
75.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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