Programs/Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery/Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital Program
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Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Lebanon, NH(Lebanon, NH Metropolitan Area Metro)
7
Positions
#111
Specialty Rank
$70,387
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#111
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
16th Percentile
Top 84% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2803212136
- NRMP Code:
- 1377280C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 24
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 90
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 13
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Dartmouth-Hitchcock Otolaryngology Residency Program provides a well-rounded, one-on-one educational and training experience in a collegial environment and rural community. The close relationship of residents and attendings is evident in didactic sessions, in clinic, and in the operating room, and it extends beyond residency. Each graduating resident is well-prepared for comprehensive practice or subspecialty fellowship.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
16 weeks
Salary Progression
$70,387
PGY-1
$73,607
PGY-2
$77,775
PGY-3
$81,687
PGY-4
$84,481
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 91(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $347K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $61K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 1,379,610
- Median Age
- 31 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.49
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
71°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
281 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
56%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
10.92
Gas (per gallon)
$3.37
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2803212136
- NRMP Code:
- 1377280C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 24
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Eunice Y Chen
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 1/4/2027 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 226
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 26
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1377280C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Katherine (Kath) L Stender
- Contact Email:
- katherine.l.stender@hitchcock.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:1PGY-4:1PGY-5:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 18th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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