Western Reserve Hospital Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Cuyahoga Falls, OH(Falls, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
5
Positions
#110
Specialty Rank
$60,486
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#110
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
17th Percentile
Top 83% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2803800126
NRMP Code:
2179280C0STEP
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
5
Interviews:
18

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
225
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

000

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

12 weeks

Salary Progression

$60,486
PGY-1
$62,358
PGY-2
$64,596
PGY-3
$66,632
PGY-4
$68,331
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Metropolitan Area
Falls, OH Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
11,774,683

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
92(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$225K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$73K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
20.3%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
11,774,683
Median Age
47 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.55
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Unemployment Rate
10.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
82°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
40"
Humidity
72%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.04
Restaurant Meal
11.2
Gas (per gallon)
$3.92
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$60,486
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$65,746
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2803800126
NRMP Code:
2179280C0STEP
Total Positions:
5
Interviews:
18
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Matthew Brian Lutz
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/24/2025 - 10/31/2025
Interview Period:
11/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
225

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2179280C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Western Reserve Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Western Reserve Hospital
Contact Person:
Heather M Kennedy

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:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
100.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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