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Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Stanford, CA(Stanford, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
27
Positions
#6
Specialty Rank
$92,123
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#6
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
96th Percentile
Top 4% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2800521023
NRMP Code:
1820280C1
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
27
Interviews:
42

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
47
Non-Physician Staff:
2
0
Female Faculty:
38.3%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

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
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

13 weeks

Salary Progression

$92,123
PGY-1
$96,242
PGY-2
$102,731
PGY-3
$107,973
PGY-4
$114,088
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
Stanford, CA
Metropolitan Area
Stanford, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
104(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$1.1M
Median Monthly Rent
$3.5K/mo
Median Household Income
$39K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
45.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
394K
Median Age
29 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.57
Poverty Rate
29.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
69°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
27"
Humidity
54%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.86
Restaurant Meal
19.44
Gas (per gallon)
$5.18
Gym Membership
48

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$92,123
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$88,580
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2800521023
NRMP Code:
1820280C1
Total Positions:
27
Interviews:
42
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Kwang Sung
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
1/1/1970 - 9/27/2026
Interview Period:
1/13/2026 - 1/14/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 25

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1820280C0, 1820280C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Stanford Health Care
Primary Teaching Site:
Stanford Health Care
Contact Person:
Erika Shimahara

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:7
PGY-4:5
PGY-5:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
3rd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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External Resources & Official Links

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Medical Education

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