National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program
About This Program
The National Institutes of Health provides an opportunity to learn and train in the nation's leading biomedical institution with guaranteed funding throughout the fellowship. Our fellows rotate through the NIH Clinical Center Hospital, university academic medical centers to master general ID, immunocompromised ID, solid organ transplant ID and to serve the community surrounding Washington DC. Additionally the opportunities and teaching within the NIH are unparalleled experiences to witness cu
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Christa Zerbe, MD, MS
NIAID/NIH
Primary Program Contact
Julie Hoehl
National Institutes of Health
Locations
NIAID/NIH
MSC 1899
10 Center Dr
Bethesda, MD 20892-1899
10 Center Dr
Bethesda, MD 20892
900 23rd St Nw
Washington, DC 20037
110 Irving St Nw
Washington, DC 20010
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20007
600 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21287-1629
3289 Woodburn Rd
Annandale, VA 22003
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28-36 Vacation Days and 15-999 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.