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Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Cleveland, OH(Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#37
Specialty Rank
$65,817
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#37
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
73rd Percentile
Top 27% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2803821124
NRMP Code:
1552280C0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
45

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
230
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
28
Sick Days:
7
Faculty Ratio:
1.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
27
Non-Physician Staff:
5
0
Female Faculty:
14.8%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

UH ENT services a broad and diverse patient population across our 4 rotation sites. We provide comprehensive training in all areas of otolaryngology (including sleep surgery) with fellowship trained faculty in all divisions. Residents are supported to attend courses in all disciplines at least once during the 5 years of training and attend the AAOA allergy course during the PGY3 year. Residents have extensive opportunities to participate in simulation and cadaver dissection labs.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

12 weeks

Salary Progression

$65,817
PGY-1
$68,392
PGY-2
$71,070
PGY-3
$73,542
PGY-4
$76,014
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Cleveland, OH
Metropolitan Area
Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
95(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$267K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$39K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
22.2%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
238K
Median Age
50 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.3
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
10.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
85°F
Winter
45°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
55"
Humidity
75%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
11.3
Gas (per gallon)
$3.95
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$65,817
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$69,281
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2803821124
NRMP Code:
1552280C0STEP
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
45
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Sarah E Mowry
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/25/2026 - 9/30/2026
Interview Period:
12/4/2026 - 1/9/2027
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:
226
Min Step 2 Score:
230

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1552280C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Contact Person:
Karen L Walsh

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
70
Unpaid Leave Days:
14

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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