National Human Genome Research Institute/Children's National Medical Center Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Bethesda, MDLast Updated: 2/19/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
9
Hospital Outpatient
50%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care
Free parking
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
International experience/global health
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Required (24 wks)

Tracks & Educational Features

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
Yes
Another track
Yes
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
No
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$75k-$92k

PGY-1 through PGY-5

PGY-1
$75,445
PGY-2
$77,541
PGY-3
$81,407
PGY-4
$87,233
PGY-5
$92,116

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days20
Sick Days12