Programs/Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery/San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium Program
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Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryMilitary-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX(Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA Metro)
15
Positions
#88
Specialty Rank
$63,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#88
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
34th Percentile
Top 66% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2804821131
- Program Type:
- Military-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 18
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 66
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 17
- Female Faculty:
- 41.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Mission - The mission of the SAUSHEC Otolaryngology Residency Program is to develop patient-centered otolaryngologists advancing evidence-based care for a war-fighting force, leading military medicine through the 21st Century; Anytime, Anywhere - Always. - Vision - The SAUSHEC Otolaryngology Residency Program will be the world's leading military otolaryngology training platform.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal mentoring program
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to develop teaching skills
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$63,000
PGY-1
$63,000
PGY-2
$72,000
PGY-3
$78,000
PGY-4
$84,000
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 84(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $356K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.6K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $68K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 29.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- Median Age
- 29 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.18
- Poverty Rate
- 19.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
94°F
Winter
69°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
38"
Humidity
54%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.00
Restaurant Meal
13.32
Gas (per gallon)
$4.00
Gym Membership
49
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2804821131
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 18
- Program Type:
- Military-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sarah N Bowe
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- 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
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC)-Brooke AMC
- Primary Teaching Site:
- San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC)-Brooke AMC
- Contact Person:
- Brenda D Davis
- Contact Email:
- brenda.d.davis16.civ@health.mil
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
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
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