We strongly encourage applications from candidates from all populations, including those who have been underrepresented and candidates with nontraditional backgrounds. University of Utah Health is a wonderful place to train!
We participate in the National Resident Matching Program ® (NRMP®) and only accept applications and supporting documents via the Electronic Resident Application Service ® (ERAS®). Applications must be completed in full prior to your interview. Please see our eligibility requirements. The preferred application deadline for our program is October 1. Applications submitted after this date may be considered, but interview invitations will be subject to availability.
Due to the high number of applications we receive, we will be utilizing the program signals and geographic preferences offered in ERAS along with our holistic application review to consider which candidates to invite for an interview.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications to be eligible for appointment to an ACGME-accredited residency program in Otolaryngology:
1. Educational Background
a. Be a graduate from a medical school in the United States or Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or a college of osteopathic medicine in the United States accredited by the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (AOA-COCA);
OR
b. Be a graduate from a medical school outside of the United States or Canada and meet the following requirements:
- Hold a currently valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) prior to appointment.
- If the medical school is not accredited by the LCME or AOA-COCA, it must be listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools with a "Sponsor Note" indicating eligibility for ECFMG certification.
2. Prerequisite Training
a. All prerequisite post-graduate clinical education required for initial entry or transfer into an ACGME-accredited Otolaryngology program must be completed in:
- ACGME-accredited residency programs
- AOA-approved residency programs
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)-accredited or College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)-accredited residency programs located in Canada
- Residency programs with ACGME International (ACGME-I) Advanced Specialty Accreditation
b. To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have successfully completed a prerequisite year of direct patient care in an approved program in one of the following specialties:
- Anesthesiology
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Pediatrics
- Surgery or a surgical specialty
- Transitional Year (or any combination of these)
- The prerequisite year must include:
- A minimum of 36 weeks in direct patient care.
- Elective rotations relevant to Otolaryngology, as long as they are completed in accredited residency programs.
3. Additional Requirements for International Medical Graduates (IMGs):
- IMGs must:
- Be eligible for ECFMG certification.
- Successfully complete all exams required for ECFMG certification, including USMLE Steps 1 and 2 CK (and Step 3, if applicable).
- Provide proof of visa status (if applicable).
- Be proficient in English and demonstrate effective communication skills essential for the program.
Application Requirements:
To process your application, the following materials are required:
- Completed Common ERAS® application form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement
- Medical School Transcript
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
- United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Step 1 result (and Step 2 CK result, if available)*
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- One must be from your current or most recent program director if you are in or have completed a qualifying year.
- Proof of ECFMG certification for international applicants.
- Optional: COMLEX scores may be substituted for USMLE scores.
Policies, Requirements, and Agreements
Program Policies
The Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery policies are maintained on a secured internal website. All current residents and faculty have access to these policies at all times. The resident handbook may be of particular interest to applicants.
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Courtney Doane
Program Manager