UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program

The Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program at UPMC in Pittsburgh offers a 5-year residency with 5 residents accepted per year. Residents rotate through 6 hospitals and have access to various workshops including a Difficulty Airway Management Course, Anatomy Course, Sinus Course, Temporal Bone Course, and others. The program emphasizes clinical care, research, and education to train future otolaryngologists who can become leaders in the field.

The curriculum includes structured didactic sessions, Grand Rounds, Tumor Board, Skull Base Film Conference, and other educational opportunities. There are also journal clubs and an annual resident retreat for team-building activities. Residents have access to educational allowances, funding for conferences, and medical society dues coverage.

UPMC does not have score cut-offs for applications but thoroughly reviews all applications multiple times. The program directors carefully select 6-8 individuals for each open position, aiming to provide interview opportunities to those with a real chance of matching. The admissions committee values diverse backgrounds and candidates interested in various practice scenarios.

For the application process, interviews are held in January, and the program offers a comprehensive 5-year residency with an option for a one-year physician scientist-training program. Applications are reviewed holistically, emphasizing outstanding medical student performance and personal interviews. Additional details about the application process are available through the National Resident Matching Program.