Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

MedStar Health Georgetown University Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by MedStar Health Georgetown University.

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About MedStar Health Georgetown University Program

ACGME code
2801032027
Program director
Sonya Malekzadeh
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
299
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

MedStar Health Georgetown University Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by MedStar Health Georgetown University. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 299 applications and invited about 13.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, which interview about 21.1% of applicants.

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 sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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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
4
Interview rate
13.7%
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women65%
  • Men35%
  • White41%
  • Asian35%
  • Black or African American35%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
Sonya Malekzadeh
Program coordinator
Amy Burke
Coordinator phone
(202) 444-0809
Program phone
(202) 444-0924
Sponsoring institution
MedStar Health Georgetown University

3800 Reservoir Road, NW 1st Floor Gorman Building - Dept of ENT Washington, DC 20007 Open in Google Maps

MedStar Health Georgetown University Program: frequently asked questions

Does MedStar Health Georgetown University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. MedStar Health Georgetown University Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is MedStar Health Georgetown University Program IMG-friendly?

MedStar Health Georgetown 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. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does MedStar Health Georgetown University Program offer?

MedStar Health Georgetown University Program offers 4 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is MedStar Health Georgetown University Program?

MedStar Health Georgetown University Program received 299 applications and interviewed about 13.7% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for MedStar Health Georgetown 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 MedStar Health Georgetown University Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

Do program signals help at MedStar Health Georgetown University Program?

Applicants who sent MedStar Health Georgetown 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 MedStar Health Georgetown University Program located?

MedStar Health Georgetown University Program is located at 3800 Reservoir Road, NW 1st Floor Gorman Building - Dept of ENT Washington, DC 20007. Its sponsoring institution is MedStar Health Georgetown University.

Who is the program director of MedStar Health Georgetown University Program?

The program director is Sonya Malekzadeh. The program coordinator, Amy Burke, is the usual contact for application questions.

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