University of Minnesota Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Minneapolis, MN(Minneapolis, MN Metropolitan Area Metro)
21
Positions
#25
Specialty Rank
$68,531
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#25
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
82nd Percentile
Top 18% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2802631055
NRMP Code:
1334280C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
21
Interviews:
48

Contact Information

Sofia Lyford-Pike
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
1.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
36
Non-Physician Staff:
3
Part-Time Physicians:
3
Female Faculty:
39.4%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program provides the resident with exposure to all aspects encompassed in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Our faculty members are active in all subspecialties of otolaryngology including facial plastic & reconstructive surgery, otology/neurotology,pediatrics,head & neck, sinonasal/allergy,laryngology & voice. Our depth of subspecialty experience allows us to offer three fellowships, in facial plastic & reconstructive surgery, pediatric otolaryngology,and otology/neurotology.

Program Offers & Benefits

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

Educational Opportunities

  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

24 weeks

Salary Progression

$68,531
PGY-1
$70,640
PGY-2
$73,039
PGY-3
$75,734
PGY-4
$78,818
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
Minneapolis, MN
Metropolitan Area
Minneapolis, MN Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
96(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$298K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$42K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
22.3%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
351K
Median Age
26 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.2
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Unemployment Rate
15.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
76°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
288 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
51%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.40
Gym Membership
41

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$68,531
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$71,386
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2802631055
NRMP Code:
1334280C0YOG
Total Positions:
21
Interviews:
48
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Sofia Lyford-Pike
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

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

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1334280C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Minnesota
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Minnesota
Contact Person:
Chelsey Favretto
Contact Email:
otoed@umn.edu

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
15

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
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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Medical Education

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