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Johns Hopkins University/University of Maryland Program

Plastic Surgery - IntegratedUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Baltimore, MD(Baltimore, MD Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#10
Specialty Rank
$73,665
PGY1 Salary
7.7%
IMG %
#10
Plastic Surgery - Integrated Ranking
90th Percentile
Top 10% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3622321037
NRMP Code:
1242362C0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

Scott David Lifchez
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
14
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
26
Non-Physician Staff:
3
0
Female Faculty:
30.8%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Combined residency with University of Maryland. Diverse faculty with diverse interests. High volume practice throughout Baltimore and surrounding areas. Innovative resident education. Strong basic science and clinical research.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

52 weeks

Salary Progression

$73,665
PGY-1
$76,792
PGY-2
$80,489
PGY-3
$83,856
PGY-4
$87,546
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

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

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

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
32.4%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
6,161,707
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
$73,665
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$82,770
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3622321037
NRMP Code:
1242362C0STEP
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Scott David Lifchez
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/5/2025 - 9/30/2025
Interview Period:
1/3/2027 - 1/16/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

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:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1242362C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Contact Person:
Rebecca J Slattery
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4
PGY-5:4
PGY-6:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
7.7%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
7th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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