UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Pittsburgh, PA(Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
25
Positions
#13
Specialty Rank
$70,962
PGY1 Salary
4.2%
IMG %
#13
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
91st Percentile
Top 9% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2804121096
- NRMP Code:
- 1652280C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 54
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- T
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 28
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 17
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
www.pittoto.com - https://www.otolaryngology.pitt.edu/education/residency-training
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$70,962
PGY-1
$73,446
PGY-2
$76,017
PGY-3
$78,677
PGY-4
$81,431
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
- 21.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,989,208
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2804121096
- NRMP Code:
- 1652280C0
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 54
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Noel Jabbour
- Email:
- jabbourn@upmc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/4/2026 - 9/24/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- 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
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1652280C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UPMC Presbyterian
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UPMC Presbyterian
- Contact Person:
- Virginia Matesic
- Contact Email:
- matesiclittlev2@upmc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 4.2%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 8th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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