Old Dominion University Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Norfolk, VA(Norfolk, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#53
Specialty Rank
$65,929
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#53
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
60th Percentile
Top 40% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2805121110
NRMP Code:
2980280C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
50

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
28
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
20
00
Female Faculty:
35%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We offer a comprehensive education in all aspects of otolaryngology, including head and neck and reconstructive surgery, facial plastic and maxillofacial surgery, nasal and endoscopic sinus surgery, otology and skull base surgery, laryngology, pediatric otolaryngology, allergy and sleep medicine. Other unique features include opportunities for international medical mission trips with faculty, protected 3 month research block during PGY3 and rotations with community ENT physicians during PGY3/4.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

12 weeks

Salary Progression

$65,929
PGY-1
$67,747
PGY-2
$69,561
PGY-3
$72,763
PGY-4
$73,138
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

City & State
Norfolk, VA
Metropolitan Area
Norfolk, VA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
8,624,511

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
95(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$358K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$82K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
25.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
8,624,511
Median Age
40 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.73
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
75°F
Winter
40°F
Sunny Days
286 days
Precipitation
63"
Humidity
65%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
11.38
Gas (per gallon)
$3.50
Gym Membership
40

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$65,929
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$69,399
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2805121110
NRMP Code:
2980280C0YOG
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
50
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Eric
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/14/2026 - 9/15/2026
Interview Period:
1/1/2027 - 2/1/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

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:
2980280C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Contact Person:
Erin L Mordecai
Contact Email:
mordecel@evms.edu

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:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
40

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

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

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
6.2%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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