University of Rochester Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Rochester, NY(Rochester, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
$70,469
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2803521078
NRMP Code:
1511280C0J1
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
75
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
28
Faculty Ratio:
1.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
23
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
27.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We provide a forward-thinking learning environment to foster your abilities as a physician, agent for ongoing discovery, and as a human being. We aim to provide education in the evaluation/management of patients with otorhinolaryngologic disorders and to prepare graduates to become contributors/leaders in otolaryngology as well as exemplary clinicians in academic or private practice. We strive to be the pre-eminent otolaryngology residency in western New York.

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
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

20 weeks

Salary Progression

$70,469
PGY-1
$73,424
PGY-2
$77,080
PGY-3
$80,470
PGY-4
$84,359
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

City & State
Rochester, NY
Metropolitan Area
Rochester, NY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
133(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$751K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.8K/mo
Median Household Income
$51K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
47.2%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
499K
Median Age
33 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.7000000000000001
Poverty Rate
18.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
60"
Humidity
58%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
14.56
Gas (per gallon)
$3.82
Gym Membership
40

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$70,469
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$52,984
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2803521078
NRMP Code:
1511280C0J1
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Alexis Strohl-Bryan
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 11/5/2026
Interview Period:
11/22/2025 - 1/17/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

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 15

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1511280C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester
Primary Teaching Site:
Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester
Contact Person:
Brooke Steinbronn

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

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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