Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalNot AvailableSponsors J-1 and H-1B

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Bethesda, Maryland, sponsored by Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health.

About National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program

ACGME code
3002312015
Program director
Martha Quezado
Location
Bethesda, Maryland
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
444
Latest cycle
IMG residents
92.6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program is a not Available Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Bethesda, Maryland, sponsored by Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 444 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 92.6% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline

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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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Positions filled
3
Applications received
444
Virtual interviews
No
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates7%
  • US DO graduates0%

Contact and location

Program director
Martha Quezado
Program coordinator
–
Coordinator phone
–
Program phone
(301) 480-9867
Sponsoring institution
Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health

10 Center Drive Suite 2S235 MSC 1500 Bethesda, MD 20892-1500 Open in Google Maps

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 92.6% of residents at National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program offer?

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program offers 3 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program?

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

Do program signals help at National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program?

Applicants who sent National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program located?

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program is located at 10 Center Drive Suite 2S235 MSC 1500 Bethesda, MD 20892-1500. Its sponsoring institution is Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health.

Who is the program director of National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Program?

The program director is Martha Quezado. The program coordinator, –, is the usual contact for application questions.

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