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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Boston, MA(Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA Metro)
10
Positions
#77
Specialty Rank
$76,680
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#77
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
42nd Percentile
Top 58% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2802400053
NRMP Code:
1256280C0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
45

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
00
Female Faculty:
12.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Harvard Medical School Program at BIDMC is a vibrant program with early hands on surgical experience, diverse patient population and pathologies to learn from. We have a robust didactic program that is protected time for the resident. Mentorship is critical and each incoming resident will be expected to work with a career mentor and a specialty specific mentor as they progress through the program. 6 months of research is built into the program.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

24 weeks

Salary Progression

$76,680
PGY-1
$80,968
PGY-2
$84,438
PGY-3
$88,717
PGY-4
$93,228
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

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

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Boston, MA
Metropolitan Area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA
Geographic Region
New England
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
105(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$590K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$67K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
32.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
454K
Median Age
40 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.61
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
14.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
80°F
Winter
45°F
Sunny Days
277 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
65%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.13
Restaurant Meal
17.1
Gas (per gallon)
$4.67
Gym Membership
51

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$76,680
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$73,029
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2802400053
NRMP Code:
1256280C0STEP
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
45
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
James Naples
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/18/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
12/1/2026 - 1/29/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

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

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 24

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1256280C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Contact Person:
Renee Beijer

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
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

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