Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health Program
About This Program
The NIH Neurosurgery Residency offers exposure to rare and complex cases unavailable elsewhere, with access to cutting-edge NIH clinical trials and translational research. Trainees serve a diverse patient population from nearby underserved communities and international referrals. Our unique curriculum emphasizes bench-to-bedside integration, advanced neuroimaging, skull base and functional neurosurgery, and multi-disciplinary collaboration at the world's premier biomedical research instituion.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
John David Heiss, MD
National Insts of Health
Primary Program Contact
Ana M Garcia, BS
National Insts of Health
Locations
National Insts of Health
Rm 3D20
10 Center Dr
Bethesda, MD 20892
10 Center Dr
Bethesda, MD 20892
4012 Mckim Hall
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
Data not provided by program
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 26, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 6, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 25, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 5, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
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
PGY-1 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 13-15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.