Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, commonly referred to as ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat), is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. Otolaryngologists manage a wide range of conditions, including hearing loss, sinus infections, sleep apnea, voice disorders, and cancers of the head and neck.
ENT specialists are trained to perform both medical and surgical treatments, ranging from minor procedures like ear tube placement and sinus surgery to complex surgeries such as tumor removals and reconstructive surgery. They also treat congenital disorders affecting the ear, nose, and throat in children, as well as chronic conditions like tinnitus, balance disorders, and allergic rhinitis.
Otolaryngology requires a deep understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the head and neck, as well as surgical precision for treating both functional and aesthetic issues. The specialty often overlaps with other fields such as neurology, pulmonology, and oncology, especially in the management of head and neck cancers.
Otolaryngologists also play an essential role in improving patients' quality of life through treatments that restore vital functions like hearing, breathing, and speaking.
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Otolaryngology Residency Programs
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131 programs found.
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
Philadelphia, PA |
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
YOG 1 Research Focused H1BMD 100%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Program
Iowa City, IA |
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Research Focused J1H1BMD 86%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 15%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Emory University School of Medicine Program
Atlanta, GA |
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
YOG 5 Research Focused J1MD 90%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 10%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Johns Hopkins University Program
Baltimore, MD |
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
YOG 2 Research Focused J1MD 92%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 8%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program
Hershey, PA |
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
YOG 2 Research Focused J1MD 100%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Duke University Hospital Program
Durham, NC |
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Research Focused J1H1BMD 90%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 5%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 5%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program
Madison, WI |
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 87%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 7%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 7%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium Program
Saint Louis, MO |
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
YOG 5 Research Focused J1MD 97%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 3%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program
Stanford, CA |
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Research Focused J1H1BMD 100%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program
New Haven, CT |
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
J1MD 100%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) Program
Pittsburgh, PA |
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Research Focused J1MD 92%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 8%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Louisville School of Medicine Program
Louisville, KY |
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
J1MD 100%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Madigan Army Medical Center Program
Tacoma, WA |
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
MD 100%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
Nashville, TN |
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Research Focused J1MD 100%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program
Loma Linda, CA |
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Research FocusedMD 100%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.