University of Connecticut Program
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Farmington, CT(Farmington, CT Metropolitan Area Metro)
14
Positions
#97
Specialty Rank
$72,272
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#97
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
27th Percentile
Top 73% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2800821025
- NRMP Code:
- 1094280C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program aims to prepare our residents for personal and professional life after graduation. Consequently, life-work balance and well-being are consistent priorities. Is it also recognized that residents will choose between private vs. academic practice settings after graduation. A highlight of training in our program is a balanced exposure to both practice settings, with faculty committed to offering guidance that will empower our residents to define to choose their path forward.
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
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
26 weeks
Salary Progression
$72,272
PGY-1
$75,006
PGY-2
$78,823
PGY-3
$83,011
PGY-4
$85,578
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:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 96(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $351K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $49K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 3,611,317
- Median Age
- 26 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.16
- Poverty Rate
- 26.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
76°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
285 days
Precipitation
41"
Humidity
51%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.65
Restaurant Meal
9.72
Gas (per gallon)
$3.00
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2800821025
- NRMP Code:
- 1094280C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kourosh Parham
- Email:
- parham@uchc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 10/26/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/4/2026 - 12/12/2026
- 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:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1094280C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Connecticut School of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Connecticut School of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Suzie Kubis
- Contact Email:
- kubis@uchc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:2PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 36
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 112
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 15.4%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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