University of Kansas School of Medicine Program
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Kansas City, KS | ACGME Code: 2801931040 | NRMP Code: 1208280C0
The University of Kansas School of Medicine Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (OTOHNS) training program accepts four new residents each year through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Applicants must graduate from an LCME-accredited medical school in the United States or Canada and be eligible to obtain Kansas and Missouri medical licenses. In the last three years, they received between 350 and 425 submissions, with approximately fifty applicants invited to interview. The program conducts in-person interviews with round-robin interviews with faculty and residents. Interviewees are assessed based on various criteria such as preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, and communication skills.
The OTOHNS program is a five-year training program led by Residency Program Director Erin Buczek, MD, FACS, and Associate Program Director John Flynn, MD. The research program is overseen by the Resident Research Committee chaired by Dr. Jennifer Villwock and Frank Materia, PhD. The Clinical Competency Committee ensures successful learning outcomes, and the program has received favorable reviews with commendation from the ACGME OTOHNS Residency Review Committee.
If you are interested in more details or have specific questions, you can reach out to the Senior Coordinator Toni Holthaus at [email protected] or (913) 588-6739.
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Kansas City city, Wyandotte County, Kansas
Living in Kansas City, KS
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- Pros: Affordable cost of living, diverse population, variety of fun activities, and proximity to a bigger city for more opportunities.
- Cons: Crime rates in some areas, extreme weather conditions during summer and winter.
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