University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chapel Hill, NC(Hill, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#22
Specialty Rank
$64,631
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#22
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
84th Percentile
Top 16% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2803621080
- NRMP Code:
- 1900280C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 28
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 32.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Department holds many faculty/resident/staff outings throughout the year that offer integration and collaboration among colleagues and friends, which supports and nurtures strong team building. There are numerous outreach and volunteer opportunities for faculty, residents, and staff. We have state-of-the-art simulation labs at UNC Healthcare and School of Medicine and conduct trainings (with multidisciplinary opportunities) throughout the year to further enhance our educational goals.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$64,631
PGY-1
$66,936
PGY-2
$69,359
PGY-3
$72,627
PGY-4
$75,850
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 76(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $309K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $81K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,470,214
- Median Age
- 46 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.7100000000000001
- Poverty Rate
- 6.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
86°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
206 days
Precipitation
61"
Humidity
71%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.77
Restaurant Meal
11.66
Gas (per gallon)
$3.92
Gym Membership
47
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2803621080
- NRMP Code:
- 1900280C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Brian David Thorp
- Email:
- brian_thorp@med.unc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 2/28/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
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 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1900280C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of North Carolina Hospitals
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of North Carolina Hospitals
- Contact Person:
- Ellen Doutt
- Contact Email:
- edoutt@med.unc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- 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
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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