University of Maryland Program
Public health and general preventive medicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Baltimore, MD(Baltimore, MD Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
$68,250
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3802311016
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 25
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 30 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 17/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 24
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 22
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 57.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Distinguishing features of our program): 1) a research apprenticeship experience, in which residents assume progressive responsibility for planning, executing, and evaluating one or more research projects under close faculty supervision; 2) Lifestyle Medicine curriculum with preparation to sit for Lifestyle Medicine board exam; 3) flexibility in choosing PGY3 practicum rotations.
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- 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
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$68,250
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
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
- 35.0%
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3802311016
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 25
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Wendy Gwirtzman Lane
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/22/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- 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:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1252380A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Baltimore)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Baltimore)
- Contact Person:
- Lauren A Schmand
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 15
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 30 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 33.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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