Education FAQs
FAQs
Q: HOW TO APPLY FOR OTOLARYNGOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAM:
A: The University of Washington Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Residency Program is an ACGME-accredited program that participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service. Important dates and specific procedures can be located on that site.
There are four residency positions offered annually. Three of the four spots are for a 6-year program that includes 1 year of dedicated T-32 funded research, and the fourth position is for a 7-year program that includes 2 years of dedicated T-32 funded research. The 6- and 7-year programs are ranked separately in ERAS. Please view the attached TABLE for details.
More information is available from the Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Program Coordinator. E-mail Domonique Calhoun or call her at 206-543-5662.
Q: How does the selection process work?
A: The selection process involves review of the entire application by several members of the selection committee. Please read our Residency Selection Policy. (LINK TO POLICY)
Q: What are the research opportunities?
A: Residents of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery conduct research in a large number of disciplines with mentorship from within and outside the department. Our goal is to train our residents to be the future leaders of Otolaryngology in both clinical and research endeavors. We provide opportunities for scholarly work in a wide variety of basic science, translational and outcomes research topics. These include hearing related topics (Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center); molecular and genetic profiles of oral cavity cancer (Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center); outcomes studies in head and neck cancer, voice disorders, rhinology, sleep surgery; computer-aided skull base surgery; and vascular and lymphatic malformations. For more information, click here. Q: What is a residents salary and what are the benefits? A: Details are available through the University of Washington Graduate Medical Education Office's Prospective Residents & Fellows page. Scroll down to the section titled "Residency & Fellowship Position (RFPA)" for information about the contract between residents and the university. Information about stipends is found in the section titled “Resident & Fellow Physician Union - Northwest (RFPU-NW) Collective Bargaining Agreement” and in this document: “UW Resident/Fellow Stipend Schedule for RFPU-NW Members.”
Q: What courses do residents attend?
A: Residents attend local, regional and national courses in various subspecialties including, sinus, otology, facial plastics, head and neck, and airway management among others.
Q: Can I do an Otolaryngology sub-internship (Sub-I) at UW
A: Information about elective clerkship rotations is available here (UW Medicine Education - Otolaryngology).
Residents rotate to four major hospitals as part of their diversified training experience.
Clinical Sites
Otolaryngology-HNS at Eastside Specialty Center
UW Medicine’s Eastside Specialty Center is one of a kind: a multi-specialty outpatient clinic featuring some of the most highly qualified, experienced and caring physicians UW Medicine has to offer.
Harborview Medical Center
At the Otolaryngology General Clinic at Harborview our multidisciplinary team is available to assess and treat all patients with any pathology/complaints related to Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.
Seattle Children's Bellevue Clinic and Surgery Center
Our Bellevue Clinic and Surgery Center serves families in east King County. The center offers services in more than 30 pediatric specialties – provided by the same doctors and nurses who care for children and teens at our hospital in Seattle.
Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center
Founded in 1988 with a generous donation from Prentice and Virginia Bloedel, the center is one of the nation’s leading sites for research and education related to hearing, hearing loss, balance, disequilibrium, and related communication disorders.
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance brings together the leading research teams and cancer specialists of Fred Hutch, Seattle Children's, and UW Medicine.
Seattle Children's Hospital
At Seattle Children's, we specialize in caring for children with a broad range of conditions, from ear infections to problems with hearing and speaking.
Seattle Children's North Clinic
Seattle Children’s North Clinic serves families in north King, Snohomish, Whatcom and Skagit counties. The clinic offers services in more than 18 pediatric specialties – provided by doctors and nurses who also live in the community they serve.
Otolaryngology - HNS Clinic at Northwest Outpatient Medical Center
Comprehensive ear, nose and throat care in northwest Seattle At Otolaryngology Clinic at UW Medical Center - Northwest, our physicians, allergy technician, and clinical audiology staff treat all disorders of the ear, nose and throat (ENT).
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
At VA Puget Sound Health Care System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers.
Otolaryngology-HNS at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Our highly trained surgeons, providers, nurses and support staff treat patients with disorders such as chronic sinusitis, dizziness, cancer and the loss of ability to hear, speak and/or swallow.
Residency Program Contacts
Domonique Calhoun, MFA
Residency Program Manager
Email: dc24@uw.edu
Tanya K. Meyer, MD,
Residency Program Director
Email: meyertk@uw.edu