Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium Program
About This Program
The Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine, located at Saint Louis Children's Hospital, excels with urban, multi-state referrals offering complex pediatric cases. Highlights include comprehensive training in pediatric ENT procedures, extensive research in hearing loss, collaboration with specialized multidisciplinary teams, and access to advanced care units and a state-of-the-art simulation lab. Fellows graduate as confident, skilled specialists.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Katherine Ann Dunsky, MD
Washington Univ Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Laura Berendzen, MD
Washington Univ Sch of Med
Locations
Washington Univ Sch of Med
Dept of Otolaryngology MSC 8115-029-08
660 S Euclid Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110-1010
660 S Euclid Ave
St Louis, MO 63110-1093
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Feb 6, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Mar 6, 2026 - Apr 17, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.