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Rheumatology Residency Program

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
Continued AccreditationACGME #1502311052UniversityJ1J-1H1BH-1B

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Rheumatology residency program in Baltimore, MD. It has 4 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 9 residents in training. It reports 11.1% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $83,856. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
4
9 residents · 8 approved
PGY-1 salary
$83.9k
IMG percentage
11.1%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1, H-1B
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 1987 · 2 years · Last ACGME review 2017

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Incl. faculty, specialty
Visa
J-1, H-1B
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)

Research

Other

Other

Academic or clinician educator

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
11%
x
US MD
89%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
33%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Affiliated medical schools

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
65
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
14
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
4
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
4.2
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, located in Baltimore, Maryland, is a full-service, Joint Commission-accredited academic medical center. Among the wide range of services offered are an area-wide trauma center and the state's only regional adult burn center. Founded in 1774, our facility has 426 licensed beds, plus 45 neonatal beds. It is home to several centers of excellence including stroke, geriatrics, joint replacement and bariatrics, to name a few. As part of the Johns Hopkins Health System, our physicians hold full-time faculty positions at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. For more information, visit hopkinsmedicine.org/jhbmc.

Star Rating
3 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
432
Mid-size
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care1 better · 5 same · 1 worse
Mortality1 better · 5 same · 0 worse
Readmission1 better · 9 same · 0 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 11 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Leapfrog Safety GradeC
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$116K
Research
$0
Payments
126

Top payer: KLS-Martin L.P. ($111K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
16,991
ED visits
45,956
Inpatient surgeries
4,367
Outpatient surgeries
4,342
Births
1,232
Daily census
294
Full-time staff
2,119

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center · Baltimore, MD

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Primary
Baltimore, MD432 beds

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Baltimore, MD1,019 beds

Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health

Bethesda, MD121 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,507/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~29.8% of pay
Take-home$4,507/mo
Rent (1BR)$2,079/mo
State tax$402/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $83,856 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 5.75% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Baltimore city, Maryland (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
5.75%
Counties add a local income tax on top.
Median Income
$59,623
−$19k vs US median
Avg Commute
29 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Jemima Felicity Albayda, MD

Fellowship Program Director, Associate Professor, Director, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Injection Clinic

Program Director

Ms. Kelly Hueter

Academic Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine located?
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is located in Baltimore, MD.
What type of program is Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine?
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
Is Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine?
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has approximately 9 residents in training.
How much is rent near Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine?
Median rent near Baltimore, MD is ~$2,079/month for a 1BR and ~$2,562/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 11.1% of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Yes — Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine require?
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine?
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $83,856. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Rheumatology residency program positions as they appear.