Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program

1. Applicants must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
2. Graduates of medical schools outside the United States must hold a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate before appointment or possess a full and unrestricted United States medical license.
3. Applicants must meet the applicable Graduate Medical Education appointment and licensing requirements.
4. Applicants must satisfy the program's application and selection requirements.
5. International Medical Graduates must fulfil applicable visa and institutional requirements.

The Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a fully accredited five-year training program consisting of one year of structured general surgery training followed by four years of specialized otolaryngology and head and neck surgery training. The program provides comprehensive clinical and surgical experience through rotations at East Jefferson General Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center, University Medical Center, Touro Infirmary, and the New Orleans Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Residents receive training in general otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, otology, rhinology, neurotology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and pediatric otolaryngology. The curriculum includes progressive surgical responsibilities, outpatient and inpatient patient care, operative procedures, clinical consultations, and academic training under experienced faculty, preparing graduates for independent specialist practice and advanced fellowship training.

1. Applicants must register and submit their applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Complete the ERAS application and submit the required supporting documents:
3. Medical school transcript.
4. Curriculum vitae (CV).
5. Personal statement.
6. Letters of recommendation.
7. Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE).
8. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) score report.
9. Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification, if applicable.
3. The residency program reviews submitted applications.
4. Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews.
5. Applicants participate in in-person interviews conducted by the residency program.
6. The program evaluates applicants and prepares its rank order list.
7. Applicants participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
8. Final selection is completed through the residency matching process.
9. Selected candidates complete institutional onboarding, licensing, and other appointment requirements before joining.