UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Erie, PA(Erie, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
5
Positions
#131
Specialty Rank
$68,895
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#131
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
1st Percentile
Top 99% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2804100143
NRMP Code:
1611280C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
5
Interviews:
26

Contact Information

Sean T Carroll
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
00
Female Faculty:
12.5%
0
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Visit our program website to learn more: https://www.upmc.com/locations/hospitals/hamot/careers/graduate-medical-education/otolaryngology-head-and-neck-surgery-residency

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

12 weeks

Salary Progression

$68,895
PGY-1
$71,307
PGY-2
$73,802
PGY-3
$76,386
PGY-4
$79,059
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Erie, PA
Metropolitan Area
Erie, PA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
74(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$271K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$57K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
21.6%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
152K
Median Age
44 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.61
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
79°F
Winter
39°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
69%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.35
Restaurant Meal
12.49
Gas (per gallon)
$4.46
Gym Membership
53

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$68,895
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$93,101
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2804100143
NRMP Code:
1611280C0YOG
Total Positions:
5
Interviews:
26
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Sean T Carroll
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 12/11/2026
Interview Period:
12/1/2026 - 12/18/2026
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:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1611280C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
UPMC Medical Education
Primary Teaching Site:
UPMC Medical Education
Contact Person:
Michelle Ahl
Contact Email:
ahlml@upmc.edu

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
80.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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Resources & Tools

External Resources & Official Links

Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

Match Organizations

Medical Education

Specialty Organizations