Programs/Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery/Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program
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Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Portland, OR(Portland, OR Metropolitan Area Metro)
17
Positions
#34
Specialty Rank
$74,008
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#34
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
75th Percentile
Top 25% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2804021089
- NRMP Code:
- 1599280C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 17
- Interviews:
- 43
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 250
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 27
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 28
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 29.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 2%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Located in beautiful Portland, Oregon this residency program offers a mentorship based model of education in all aspects of otolaryngology-head & neck surgery. Our resident cohort is a close-knit and supportive group that is afforded much autonomy in making decisions that impact them. Funding is provided to attend national conferences, and courses. The program happily leverages its extensive network of connections to facilitate residents achieving their varied career interests/goals.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
26 weeks
Salary Progression
$74,008
PGY-1
$77,378
PGY-2
$80,868
PGY-3
$84,718
PGY-4
$89,049
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 68(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $275K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $60K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 19.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 4,229,374
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.15
- Poverty Rate
- 18.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
68°F
Winter
38°F
Sunny Days
281 days
Precipitation
40"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
10.32
Gas (per gallon)
$3.18
Gym Membership
38
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2804021089
- NRMP Code:
- 1599280C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 17
- Interviews:
- 43
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Mark Kenneth Wax
- Email:
- waxm@ohsu.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 9/30/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
- 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:
- 250
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 250
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:
- 1599280C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
- Contact Person:
- Matthew R Hosanna
- Contact Email:
- hosanna@ohsu.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 250
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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