National Capital Consortium Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryMilitary-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Bethesda, MD(Bethesda, MD Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#86
Specialty Rank
$50,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#86
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
35th Percentile
Top 65% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2801031132
Program Type:
Military-based
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
12

Contact Information

Michael Orestes
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
30
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
17
0
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
20%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$50,000
PGY-1
$50,000
PGY-2
$50,000
PGY-3
$50,000
PGY-4
$50,000
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Bethesda, MD
Metropolitan Area
Bethesda, MD Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
122(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$537K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$36K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
51.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
483K
Median Age
42 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.54
Poverty Rate
17.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
82°F
Winter
52°F
Sunny Days
266 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
67%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.77
Restaurant Meal
12.72
Gas (per gallon)
$3.92
Gym Membership
47

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$50,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$40,984
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2801031132
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
12
Program Type:
Military-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Michael Orestes

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Contact Person:
Lakeisha Brown

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Paid Leave Days:
21

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
- YOG C
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.

Resources & Tools

External Resources & Official Links

Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

Match Organizations

Medical Education

Specialty Organizations