The Division of Otolarynology will use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to process and review candidates' eligibility. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, traditional requirements and deadlines have been modified. A letter from your Dean, up to three (3) letters of recommendation (not all have to be from an otolaryngologist), an official transcript, a personal statement, a curriculum vitae, USMLE Step 1 scores, and a photograph should be submitted to ERAS. Documents may be updated via ERAS.
We are approved for a total of 8 otolaryngology residents and we accept trainees on an alternating schedule. For the 2024-2025 interview season, we will be matching TWO (2) PGY-1 spots (PGY-1 start date of July 1, 2025). For the 2025-2026 interview season, we will be matching ONE (1) PGY-1 spot (PGY-1 start date of July 1, 2026).
We do NOT require a program specific paragraph in your personal statement.
(updated August 14, 2024)
For further information, contact:
Punam Thakkar
pthakkar@mfa.gwu.edu
Jamella Smith
Otolaryngology Residency Program Coordinator
2300 M St, NW
4th Floor - Otolaryngology Clinic
Washington, DC 20037
202-741-3176
jmsmith@mfa.gwu.edu