University of Missouri-Columbia Program
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Columbia, MO(Columbia, MO Metropolitan Area Metro)
13
Positions
#89
Specialty Rank
$63,302
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#89
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
33rd Percentile
Top 67% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2802821058
- NRMP Code:
- 1994280C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 13
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 62
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 17
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 13
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 45.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Gain exceptional clinical and surgical training in a vibrant college town next to our flagship university. Nearly 1:1 resident-to-faculty ratio for personalized mentorship, and growing faculty in peds ENT, skull base rhinology, and facial plastics. Join a supportive community in one of the top U.S. cities to live, with easy commutes and on-site parking at all healthcare facilities.
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$63,302
PGY-1
$65,683
PGY-2
$67,902
PGY-3
$71,121
PGY-4
$74,104
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 72(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $314K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $60K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,154,422
- Median Age
- 52 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.45999999999999996
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 13.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
72°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
216 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
77%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
13.92
Gas (per gallon)
$4.29
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2802821058
- NRMP Code:
- 1994280C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 13
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Elizabeth Early
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- 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:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
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:
- 1994280C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Missouri Healthcare
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Missouri Healthcare
- Contact Person:
- Vici Stroer
- Contact Email:
- enttraining@missouri.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:2PGY-3:3PGY-4:2PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 8th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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