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Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Pittsburgh, PA(Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
5
Positions
#95
Specialty Rank
$61,750
PGY1 Salary
33.3%
IMG %
#95
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
28th Percentile
Top 72% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2804100003
NRMP Code:
1648280C0STEP
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
5
Interviews:
35

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
58
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
1.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
9
Non-Physician Staff:
5
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The AHN Otolaryngology Program is a community based, surgically busy program with most sub-specialties represented. The clinical volume is larger than the resident workforce allowing for residents to carefully select which cases are appropriate for their interests and educational needs. The program utilizes its attendings and ancillary staff for the workload, prioritizing resident education.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Debt management/financial counseling

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

12 weeks

Salary Progression

$61,750
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Pittsburgh, PA
Metropolitan Area
Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
12,989,208

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
74(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$271K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$57K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
24.1%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
12,989,208
Median Age
44 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.61
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
79°F
Winter
39°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
69%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.35
Restaurant Meal
12.49
Gas (per gallon)
$4.46
Gym Membership
53

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$61,750
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$83,446
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2804100003
NRMP Code:
1648280C0STEP
Total Positions:
5
Interviews:
35
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Todd A Hillman
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/2/2026
Interview Period:
12/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1648280C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium
Primary Teaching Site:
Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium
Contact Person:
Nicole Kaiser
Contact Email:
nicole.kaiser@ahn.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-2:1
PGY-3:1
PGY-4:1
PGY-5:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30
0

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
33.3%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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