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Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryOtherIMG: CHALLENGING
Rochester, MN(Rochester, MN Metropolitan Area Metro)
25
Positions
#10
Specialty Rank
$72,565
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#10
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
93rd Percentile
Top 7% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2802621056
NRMP Code:
1328280C0YOG
Program Type:
Other
Total Positions:
25
Interviews:
46

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 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:
3/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
91
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
20
Non-Physician Staff:
2
0
Female Faculty:
40%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Unique mentorship training model, 1:1 experience with attending. Learning opportunities include podcasts, surgical video atlas, anatomy lab dissections, journal clubs. Clinical, quality, and research presentations at multiple national meetings each year. Two 4-week elective to individualize learning experience, global health option. Night float as PGY2.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Subsidized child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

20 weeks

Salary Progression

$72,565
PGY-1
$75,093
PGY-2
$78,199
PGY-3
$82,510
PGY-4
$86,025
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
Rochester, MN
Metropolitan Area
Rochester, MN Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
103(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$282K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$43K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
20.0%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
311K
Median Age
33 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.31
Poverty Rate
18.0%
Unemployment Rate
15.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
288 days
Precipitation
56"
Humidity
58%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
10.92
Gas (per gallon)
$3.37
Gym Membership
40

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$72,565
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$70,451
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2802621056
NRMP Code:
1328280C0YOG
Total Positions:
25
Interviews:
46
Program Type:
Other

Contact Information

Program Director:
Janalee Kae Stokken
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 10/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/30/2026 - 2/15/2027
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:
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:
June, July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1328280C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Mayo Clinic (Rochester)
Primary Teaching Site:
Mayo Clinic (Rochester)
Contact Person:
Sue E Bisco
Contact Email:
bisco.sue@mayo.edu

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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