Programs/Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery/Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program
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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
- 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
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
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:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
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
- Contact Email:
- karen.walsh2@uhhospitals.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-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
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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