National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program
About This Program
We offer training in a research-oriented hospital with all patients on clinical protocols. We can accommodate flexibility in clinical training to tailor rotations to individual interests. All fellows gain superior experience in designing and running clinical trials.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Elizabeth Hill, MD
National Cancer Institute
Primary Program Contact
Kellyn Betts, MA, BS
National Insts of Health
Locations
National Cancer Institute
Rm 3B38
10 Center Dr
Bethesda, MD 20892-0004
10 Center Dr
Bethesda, MD 20892
110 Irving St Nw
Washington, DC 20010
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20007
600 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21287-1629
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 18, 2026 - Oct 23, 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
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 13 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.