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
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
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
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
- Email:
- otoed@umn.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
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-1:4PGY-2:5PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-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
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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