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Naval Medical Center (San Diego) Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryMilitary-based
San Diego, CA(San Diego-Carlsbad, CA MSA Metro)
10
Positions
#117
Specialty Rank
$40,000
PGY1 Salary
#117
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
11th Percentile
Top 89% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2800511007
Program Type:
Military-based
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
13

Contact Information

Philip R Gaudreau
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Sick Days:
30
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
7
Non-Physician Staff:
4
00
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

52 weeks

Salary Progression

$40,000
PGY-1
$40,000
PGY-2
$45,000
PGY-3
$45,000
PGY-4
$50,000
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance: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
San Diego, CA
Metropolitan Area
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA MSA
Geographic Region
Pacific
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
105(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$1.0M
Median Monthly Rent
$3.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$57K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
99.0%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
351K
Median Age
30 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.25
Poverty Rate
25.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
70°F
Winter
55°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
55%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.73
Restaurant Meal
14.94
Gas (per gallon)
$3.98
Gym Membership
37

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$40,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$38,095
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2800511007
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
13
Program Type:
Military-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Philip R Gaudreau

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, August

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
Primary Teaching Site:
Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
Contact Person:
Jeremy L Westbrook
Contact Email:
[email protected]

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

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
- YOG C

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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