Tulane University Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
New Orleans, LA(New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#66
Specialty Rank
$54,816
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#66
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
50th Percentile
Top 50% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2802121043
NRMP Code:
3073280C0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
48

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
240
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
14
Faculty Ratio:
1.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
20
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
21.1%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
40%
0

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our unique program offers exposure to all aspects of Otolaryngology. Residents rotate and train in a diverse environment with an exposure to all levels of complexity. There are abundant amounts of research opportunities available through system based research and health care outcomes. Our program reflects the beautiful culture of New Orleans and is an excellent place to train in an environment that is collegial setting and stresses appropriate work life balance and professionalism.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • 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
  • International experience/global health
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

12 weeks

Salary Progression

$54,816
PGY-1
$56,654
PGY-2
$58,592
PGY-3
$60,851
PGY-4
$63,425
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:Available, Not 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):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
New Orleans, LA
Metropolitan Area
New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
4,640,546

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
66(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$306K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$43K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
28.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
4,640,546
Median Age
26 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.41000000000000003
Poverty Rate
21.0%
Unemployment Rate
9.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
66°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
282 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
51%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.40
Gym Membership
41

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$54,816
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$83,055
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2802121043
NRMP Code:
3073280C0STEP
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
48
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Rizwan Aslam
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 9/15/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
230
Min Step 2 Score:
240

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:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
3073280C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Tulane University Hospital and Clinics
Primary Teaching Site:
Tulane University Hospital and Clinics
Contact Person:
Michon B Shinn
Contact Email:
michon@tulane.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
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
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
240
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

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Medical Education

Specialty Organizations