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
- 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
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
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
- Contact Email:
- douglas.s.ruhl.mil@health.mil
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-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
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