Tufts Medical Center Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Boston, MA(Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA Metro)
12
Positions
#50
Specialty Rank
$81,577
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#50
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
63rd Percentile
Top 37% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2802431050
NRMP Code:
1263280C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
18
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
2.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
26
0
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
25%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Tufts Medical Center Otolaryngology residency offers exposure to depth and breadth of otolaryngology training with exposure to subspecialty specific attendings in all areas. Residents have the opportunity to work in an urban community health-based practice as well as exposure to private practice otolaryngology. As a resident you will have an opportunity to participate in a research elective with guidance from a research mentor.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Housing stipend
  • On-call meal 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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

12 weeks

Salary Progression

$81,577
PGY-1
$84,900
PGY-2
$88,368
PGY-3
$92,627
PGY-4
$97,671
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Boston, MA
Metropolitan Area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA
Geographic Region
New England
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
105(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$590K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$67K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
30.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
454K
Median Age
40 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.61
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
14.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
80°F
Winter
45°F
Sunny Days
277 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
65%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.13
Restaurant Meal
17.1
Gas (per gallon)
$4.67
Gym Membership
51

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$81,577
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$77,692
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2802431050
NRMP Code:
1263280C0YOG
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Kathryn Noonan
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2026 - 10/1/2026
Interview Period:
12/1/2026 - 1/1/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

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
June Start Date:
June 15

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1263280C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Tufts Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Tufts Medical Center
Contact Person:
Nichole Formicola

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

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

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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