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University of Maryland Program

SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Baltimore, MD(Baltimore, MD Metropolitan Area Metro)
41
Positions
#44
Specialty Rank
$63,009
PGY1 Salary
16.3%
IMG %
#44
Surgery Ranking
88th Percentile
Top 12% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4402321128
NRMP Code:
1252440P4
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
41
Interviews:
100

Contact Information

Stephen Michael Kavic
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
75
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
1.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
78
00
Female Faculty:
25.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We prepare surgical residents for academic and clinical success. - University-based with private affiliate and VA experience - 2 years of professional development/research between the second and third clinical year -

Program Offers & Benefits

  • 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)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

104 weeks

Salary Progression

$63,009
PGY-1
$66,092
PGY-2
$69,136
PGY-3
$71,979
PGY-4
$74,786
PGY-5

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

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
37.9%(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
$63,009
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$70,797
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4402321128
NRMP Code:
1252440P4
Total Positions:
41
Interviews:
100
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Stephen Michael Kavic
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 11/3/2026
Interview Period:
11/19/2026 - 1/30/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1252440C0, 1252440P3, 1252440P0, 1252440P4

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Maryland Program
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Maryland Program
Contact Person:
Barbara Boyd
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
13
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:13
PGY-2:10
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:6
PGY-5:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
16.3%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
18th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.

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