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Johns Hopkins University Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Baltimore, Maryland, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

ACGME code
3002311129
Program director
Christopher VandenBussche
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About Johns Hopkins University Program

Positions
11
First-year spots
Applicants
522
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$76,264
Per year

Johns Hopkins University Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Baltimore, Maryland, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. It offers 11 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 522 applications and invited about 16.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

First-year residents earn $76,264 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 20 vacation days. Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed13%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
11
Positions filled
11
Applications received
522
Interview rate
16.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates81%
  • US DO graduates11%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women54%
  • Men43%
  • White46%
  • Asian32%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other8%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-19$76,2642070
PGY-28$79,4802070
PGY-37$83,3062070
PGY-49$86,7912070
PGY-5$90,6102070
Hours per week (PGY-1)
55
Days off per week
1.5
Longest shift
15 hours
Lecture hours per week
7
Moonlighting allowed
Yes
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
Yes

Tracks

Research

Educational opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Off-campus electives

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training67%
  • Clinical practice4%
  • Academic medicine19%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Christopher VandenBussche
Program coordinator
Nancy Nath
Coordinator phone
(410) 955-3439
Program phone
(410) 955-1180
Sponsoring institution
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

600 North Wolfe Street Pathology 401 Baltimore, MD 21287 Open in Google Maps

Johns Hopkins University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Johns Hopkins University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Johns Hopkins University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Johns Hopkins University Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at Johns Hopkins University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Johns Hopkins University Program offer?

Johns Hopkins University Program offers 11 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Johns Hopkins University Program?

Johns Hopkins University Program received 522 applications and interviewed about 16.5% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Johns Hopkins University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Johns Hopkins University Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Do program signals help at Johns Hopkins University Program?

Applicants who sent Johns Hopkins University Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 13%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at Johns Hopkins University Program?

First-year residents at Johns Hopkins University Program earn $76,264 a year and receive 20 vacation days. First-year residents work about 55 hours a week.

Where is Johns Hopkins University Program located?

Johns Hopkins University Program is located at 600 North Wolfe Street Pathology 401 Baltimore, MD 21287. Its sponsoring institution is Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Johns Hopkins University Program?

The program director is Christopher VandenBussche. The program coordinator, Nancy Nath, is the usual contact for application questions.

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