National Capital Consortium Program
About This Program
The NCC Ophthalmology Residency Program trains active-duty Navy and Army residents at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. Our ACGME-accredited program offers early surgical involvement, a 24/7 simulation lab, EyeSi simulator, and subspecialty-trained faculty with robust mentorship. Residents rotate at multiple local military and civilian hospitals to broaden their experiences working with various patient populations and gaining critical clinical and surgical skills. Gr
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kevin M Broderick, MD, BS
Walter Reed Natioanl Military Medical Ce
Primary Program Contact
Yulinda Anderson, BA
Walter Reed National Military Med Ctr
Locations
Walter Reed Natioanl Military Medical Ce
Ophthalmology Service
4975 North Palmer Rd
Bethesda, MD 20889-0001
110 Irving St Nw
Washington, DC 20010
10 Center Dr
Bethesda, MD 20892
8901 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20889-5600
9300 Dewitt Loop
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- San Francisco Match
- 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
- 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 Position Type(s) Offered:
* PGY-1 Reserved Positions for Entering Students
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Group life insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 2 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.