Tripler Army Medical Center Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryMilitary-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Tripler AMC, HI(Amc, HI Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
#102
Specialty Rank
$49,726
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#102
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
23rd Percentile
Top 77% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2801411116
Program Type:
Military-based
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
10

Contact Information

Brian S Chen
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
2/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
28
Sick Days:
14
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
9
Non-Physician Staff:
6
0
Female Faculty:
22.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Tripler Army Medical Center is a combined DoD and VA facility. It is a tertiary center for the Pacific Island Health Care Project treating Western Pacific patients with advanced medical conditions.

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal mentoring program
  • Formal program to develop teaching skills
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

12 weeks

Salary Progression

$49,726
PGY-1
$49,726
PGY-2
$56,365
PGY-3
$60,836
PGY-4
$66,333
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
Tripler AMC, HI
Metropolitan Area
Amc, HI Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
1,450,589

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
82(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$304K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$69K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
31.4%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
1,450,589
Median Age
32 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.43000000000000005
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
82°F
Winter
52°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
48"
Humidity
57%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.78
Restaurant Meal
10.08
Gas (per gallon)
$3.11
Gym Membership
37

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$49,726
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$60,641
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2801411116
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
10
Program Type:
Military-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Brian S Chen

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
Yes
Min Step 1 Score:
194
Min Step 2 Score:
209

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Tripler Army Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Tripler Army Medical Center
Contact Person:
Lei T Colon-Yoshimoto

Program Size by Year

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:
No
Paid Leave Days:
30
0

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
209
Visa Sponsorship
- YOG C
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
25.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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