University of Virginia Medical Center Program
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Charlottesville, VA(Charlottesville, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#39
Specialty Rank
$64,032
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#39
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
71st Percentile
Top 29% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2805121109
- NRMP Code:
- 1737280C0J1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 52
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 21
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 28.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Three month extramural rotation in Fredericksburg, VA (1.5 hours away; 1 hour from Washington, DC) offering an intense surgical experience in a private practice setting. Resident also learns the business of a private practice.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
16 weeks
Salary Progression
$64,032
PGY-1
$66,379
PGY-2
$69,131
PGY-3
$71,870
PGY-4
$74,725
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 88(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $375K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $73K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 8,624,511
- Median Age
- 43 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.5
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
88°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
286 days
Precipitation
60"
Humidity
68%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
14.5
Gas (per gallon)
$4.47
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2805121109
- NRMP Code:
- 1737280C0J1
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 52
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jose Luis Mattos
- Email:
- jm6cb@uvahealth.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/2/2026
- Interview Period:
- 1/1/2027 - 1/23/2027
- 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:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1737280C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Virginia Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Virginia Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Stephen Oswald
- Contact Email:
- zrz2ht@uvahealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 15
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- 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
Rankings & Reputation
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