George Washington University
The George Washington University Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency in Washington, DC is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Small GW otolaryngology residency approved for eight residents total on an alternating intake schedule. PGY-1 includes six months of otolaryngology, PGY-2 and PGY-3 rotate through Children's National, Holy Cross and GW Hospital, and PGY-4/5 chief years add Kaiser Permanente and four-month blocks in otology/facial plastics, laryngology/rhinology and head and neck oncology/endocrine.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Didactics are weekly on Friday afternoons from 2:00 PM, including monthly grand rounds, twice-monthly head and neck tumor board, M&M, and monthly COMET simulation sessions, with WISER robotic trainers and a cadaver lab.
- A quarterly wellness day is built into the curriculum; residents propose a research project by the end of PGY-2 and have a PGY-3 research rotation.
- ERAS applications need a Dean's letter, up to three letters, transcript and CV; no program-specific paragraph is required.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Punam G. Thakkar, MD
- Program coordinator
- Jamella Smith
- Assistant Program Director
- Cody Smith, MD
- Address
- 2300 M St, NW, 4th Floor - Otolaryngology Clinic, Washington, DC 20037
- Phone
- 202-741-3176
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency training
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency training typically lasts 5 years.
Applicants commonly do an otolaryngology sub-internship and obtain letters from faculty in the specialty.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the George Washington University Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the George Washington University Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency training typically lasts 5 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the George Washington University Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the George Washington University Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.