Overview

The MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (MGUH) Residency in Otolaryngology is a fully accredited comprehensive training program that graduates three residents per year. The residency program selects high quality residents for a clinically rich and diverse training experience. We provide a stable platform for residency education with focused and stepwise learning experiences over the five years of training. Each year is designed to comply with the requirements outlined by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Residency Review Committee for Otolaryngology and the American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.  In addition to our excellent surgical training, we pride ourselves on our collegial environment and strong resident camaraderie.

Our residents rotate through four affiliated institutions and are involved in more than 2000 procedures. The progressive clinical training covers all aspects of Otolaryngology and residents are exposed to the full breadth of the specialty including:  

• Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Surgery
• Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Pediatric Otolaryngology
• Laryngology
• Otology and Neurotology
• Skull Base Surgery
• Rhinology and Allergy
• Sleep Medicine and Surgery