Programs/Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery/University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
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Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Galveston, TX(Galveston, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#78
Specialty Rank
$66,405
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#78
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
41st Percentile
Top 59% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2804811103
- NRMP Code:
- 1714280C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 22
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Female Faculty:
- 28.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$66,405
PGY-1
$68,654
PGY-2
$70,783
PGY-3
$73,229
PGY-4
$76,603
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 86(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $287K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $44K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- Median Age
- 41 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.2
- Poverty Rate
- 26.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
96°F
Winter
71°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
40"
Humidity
66%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.60
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2804811103
- NRMP Code:
- 1714280C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Orly Michal Coblens
- Email:
- orcoblen@utmb.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 10/4/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- 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, 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, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1714280C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
- Contact Person:
- Tricia Garza
- Contact Email:
- phgarza@utmb.edu
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:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 6.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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