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National Capital Consortium Program

PediatricsMilitary-based
Bethesda, MD(Bethesda, MD Metropolitan Area Metro)
33
Positions
#84
Specialty Rank
$60,800
PGY1 Salary
#84
Pediatrics Ranking
62nd Percentile
Top 38% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3201021401
Program Type:
Military-based
Total Positions:
33
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Jennifer H Hepps
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
30
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
2.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
86
Non-Physician Staff:
25
Part-Time Physicians:
6
Female Faculty:
43.8%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$60,800
PGY-1
$62,700
PGY-2
$64,600
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance: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

City & State
Bethesda, MD
Metropolitan Area
Bethesda, MD Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
6,161,707

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
42.4%0

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

Nominal Salary
$60,800
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$49,836
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3201021401
Total Positions:
33
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
Military-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Jennifer H Hepps

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
Yes
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Contact Person:
Theresa Kiefer
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

Positions by Year:
PGY-1:10
PGY-2:12
PGY-3:11

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Paid Leave Days:
30
0

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Visa Sponsorship
- YOG C

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

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