Baylor College of Medicine Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Houston, TX(Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA Metro)
25
Positions
$63,680
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2804831104
NRMP Code:
1716280C0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
25
Interviews:
70

Contact Information

Krista L Olson
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
75
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
14
Faculty Ratio:
1.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
36
Non-Physician Staff:
5
0
Female Faculty:
47.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
40%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

15 weeks

Salary Progression

$63,680
PGY-1
$66,063
PGY-2
$67,850
PGY-3
$70,590
PGY-4
$74,033
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Houston, TX
Metropolitan Area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA
Geographic Region
West South Central
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
89(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$326K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$43K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
26.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
72K
Median Age
44 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.35
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
99°F
Winter
74°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
69%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.31
Gym Membership
41

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$63,680
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$71,551
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2804831104
NRMP Code:
1716280C0
Total Positions:
25
Interviews:
70
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Krista L Olson
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/2/2024 - 7/31/2025
Interview Period:
11/3/2025 - 1/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1716280C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Baylor St Luke's Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Baylor St Luke's Medical Center
Contact Person:
Barbara V Miles
Contact Email:
barbara.miles@bcm.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5
PGY-4:5
PGY-5:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
21

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

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Medical Education

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