Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health Program
About This Program
The NIH PCCM fellowship program is designed to prepare the next generation of physician-scientists for an academic career, offering broad experience in the clinical arena as well as in basic science, translational, and/or clinical research. Besides clinical reasoning, emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking and leadership skills, essential for excellence in providing cutting edge clinical care and performing high quality research. The NIH Clinical Center is the largest research hospit
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Amisha Barochia, MD, MPH, MD
National Institutes of Health Clinical C
Primary Program Contact
Kathy Arnold, MD
Rm 2C145
Locations
National Institutes of Health Clinical C
2C145
10 Center Dr
Bethesda, MD 20892-0004
110 Irving St Nw
Washington, DC 20010
827 Linden Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201-4681
22 S Greene St
Baltimore, MD 21201-1595
10 N Greene St
Baltimore, MD 21201-1524
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
Does not offer open house or 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
Aug 3, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 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
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Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 16 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.