Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
August
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
The National Capital Consortium (NCC) Anatomic & Clinical Pathology Residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center offers a distinctive training experience combining academic pathology with military medicine. As the Department of Defense's only Comprehensive Cancer Center, residents gain experience with complex oncologic pathology and advanced molecular diagnostics. Collaboration with the Joint Pathology Center provides exposure to rare and challenging referral cases, while caring for a diverse tri-service patient population. Graduates are well prepared for careers in academic, military, and civilian pathology.
Total Program Size
6
6
6
6
Program best described as
Military-based
Requires previous GME
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Matching program name
Military match (GMESB)
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
18
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
8
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
100
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
0
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3001021416
Beeper or Home Call
0
6
4
3
Program Director
First Name
Samuel
Last Name
Grindstaff
Degrees
MD, AS, BS
Address
National Capital Consortium
Dept of Pathology
8901 Wisconsin Ave
Bethesda, MD 20889
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-77.096437 39.004203)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Rinelle
Last Name
Hemphill
Degrees
MHA, MBA
Address
Walter Reed National Military Med Ctr
Bldg 9 Basement Rm 0845
8930 Brown Dr
Bethesda, MD 20889
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-77.092551 39.00183)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
60.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
40.00
% Female
20.00
% Male
80.00
Total Physician
24
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
45.80
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $50,000 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $50,000 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $50,000 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $50,000 | 20 | 999 |
Total Positions
24
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Subsidized child care
Moving allowance
Free parking
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
June Start Date
0
July Start Date
0
August Start Date
0
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://health.mil/Education-and-Training/DHA-GME/Institutions/NCC/Programs/path
Other Application Service Used
JGMESB
First Year Positions
6
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
3
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Off
Required supplemental information
On
Military Match
On
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
Off
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
False
Supplemental Information Details
Personal statement/essay must be one page or less, double paces, and typed in standard font like Times New Roman and submitted via the Medical Operations Data System (MODS) portal. Key content requirements should address the following: career goals, specialty choice, strenghts, civilian deferment (if you are requesting civilian deferment), and extenuating circumstances (note any gaps, academic hurdles, or unique personal contects if applicable).
Open House
Off
Second Look
Off
Does not offer open house or second look
On
Program Director
Off
Physician preceptor at an away rotation
On
Other letters
Off
Categorical positions
Off
Primary Care Positions
Off
Preliminary Positions
Off
PGY1 Air Force Positions
Off
PGY1 Army positions
Off
PGY1 Navy positions
Off
PGY1 Service Agnostic positions
Off
Advanced positions
Off
Reserved positions
Off
PGY-2 Air force positions
Off
PGY-2 Army positions
Off
PGY-2 Navy positions
Off
PGY-2 Service agnostic positions
Off
Are USMLE questions required or not
Off
None, direct to program
Off
No PGM Match
Off
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off