George Washington University Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by George Washington University School of Medicine.

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About George Washington University Program

ACGME code
2801021130
Program director
Punam Thakkar
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
273
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

George Washington University Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by George Washington University School of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 273 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates88%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Punam Thakkar
Program coordinator
Jamella Smith
Coordinator phone
(202) 741-3176
Program phone
(202) 741-3250
Sponsoring institution
George Washington University School of Medicine

Division of Otolaryngology 2300 M St, NW; 4th Floor Washington, DC 20037 Open in Google Maps

George Washington University Program: frequently asked questions

Does George Washington University Program sponsor visas?

George Washington University Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is George Washington University Program IMG-friendly?

George Washington University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does George Washington University Program offer?

George Washington University Program offers 2 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for George Washington University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has George Washington University Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

Do program signals help at George Washington University Program?

Applicants who sent George Washington University Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is George Washington University Program located?

George Washington University Program is located at Division of Otolaryngology 2300 M St, NW; 4th Floor Washington, DC 20037. Its sponsoring institution is George Washington University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of George Washington University Program?

The program director is Punam Thakkar. The program coordinator, Jamella Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.

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