National Capital Consortium Program
OphthalmologyMilitary-based
Bethesda, MD(Bethesda, MD Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#84
Specialty Rank
$67,200
PGY1 Salary
#84
Ophthalmology Ranking
33rd Percentile
Top 67% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2401012004
- Program Type:
- Military-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 12
Contact Information
Rachel A Lieberman
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 67
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 9/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 19
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 11.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$67,200
PGY-1
$54,000
PGY-2
$58,000
PGY-3
$62,000
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage: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
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
- 38.3%0
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 483K
- 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:
- 2401012004
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 12
- Program Type:
- Military-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Rachel A Lieberman
- Email:
- [email protected]
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:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 236
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July, August
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- National Capital Consortium
- Primary Teaching Site:
- National Capital Consortium
- Contact Person:
- Lisa D Dent
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
Rankings & Reputation
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