Madigan Army Medical Center Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryMilitary-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Tacoma, WA(Tacoma, WA Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
#92
Specialty Rank
$92,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#92
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
31st Percentile
Top 69% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2805431005
Program Type:
Military-based
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
10

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
9/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
21
Faculty Ratio:
1.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
15
00
Female Faculty:
13.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The main campus is the region's largest military hospital and serves active duty, dependents, veterans, and retirees. Our program is affiliated with local hospital that support clinical rotations including the University of Washington (Seattle Children's Hospital and Harborview for Level 1 trauma), Virginia Mason, MultiCare (Tacoma General, Mary Bridge Children's, and Good Samaritan Hospitals), Swedish Medical Center, and Providence Healthcare System.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Subsidized child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

12 weeks

Salary Progression

$92,000
PGY-1
$96,000
PGY-2
$106,000
PGY-3
$111,000
PGY-4
$118,000
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

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

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Tacoma, WA
Metropolitan Area
Tacoma, WA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
101(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$661K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$62K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
28.2%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
253K
Median Age
31 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.33999999999999997
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
81°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
281 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
56%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
15.82
Gas (per gallon)
$5.08
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$92,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$91,089
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2805431005
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
10
Program Type:
Military-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
6/14/2026 - 10/1/2026
Interview Period:
6/14/2026 - 10/15/2026
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
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Madigan Army Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Madigan Army Medical Center
Contact Person:
Douglas S Ruhl

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)

Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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External Resources & Official Links

Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

Match Organizations

Medical Education

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