McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Chicago, IL | ACGME Code: 2801621033 | NRMP Code: 2247280C0
The Otolaryngology Residency program at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine offers individualized training with increasing levels of responsibility as clinical competence is achieved. The program highlights the consistency of educational goals and diverse hospital experiences. Residents have access to a formal didactic curriculum covering a wide range of courses. The application deadline is October 1st each year, and the program participates in ERAS for the application process. Non-otolaryngologist letters of recommendation are accepted due to COVID-19. Interview offers are extended to approximately 45 applicants for three available positions, selected based on the application and personal interview. Each resident is assured a position for the duration of the program. The Department of Otolaryngology encourages highlighting particular research or clinical training interests in the application. It is mentioned that the program director is Dr. Whitney E Liddy.
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PGY1 Positions 4 ( 4, 3, 3, 3, 3 )
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Chicago city, Illinois
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