Residency for otolaryngology lasts five years. About one third of residents go on to do fellowships.
There are many subspecialties in otolaryngology including: laryngology, head and neck surgery/oncology, microvascular reconstruction, neurotology, facial plastic surgery, pediatric, rhinology and sleep.
Physicians who specialize in ENT typically work from 8-4 or 9-5 in clinic. They spend about 2/3 of their time in clinic and 1/3 of their time in the OR. There are some emergencies which arise, but typically they spend little time at night or on weekends.
- attention to detail
- manual dexterity
- communication skills
- ability to work in teams
Additionally, students may want to pursue research opportunities through the DeBakey Scholars Program. This program offers medical students the opportunity to pursue and complete a longitudinal, structured, closely supervised research experience culminating in a capstone presentation prior to graduation. For more information, contact Dr. Derek Pociask.
Tulane School of Medicine has an ENT Interest Group, which meets to discuss career related issues in otolaryngology.
Please contact Dr. Jonathan Owens, Dr. Paul Friedlander or Dr. Rizwan Aslam for further information about careers in otolaryngology.
Students interested in otolaryngology may want to take a 2-week (OTLN 4020) or 4-week (OTLN 4000) elective course early in their fourth year. Additionally, students can take a 4-week research elective (OTLN 4040).
Summary Statistics (from "Charting Outcomes in the Match 2022")
Matched
Measure (n=266)
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1. Mean number of contiguous ranks |
13.9 |
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2. Mean number of distinct specialties ranked |
1.1 |
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3. Mean USMLE Step 1 score |
250 |
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4. Mean USMLE Step 2 score |
257 |
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5. Mean number of research experiences |
7.3 |
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6. Mean number of abstracts, presentations, and publications |
17.2 |
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7. Mean number of work experiences |
4.0 |
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8. Mean number of volunteer experiences |
9.2 |
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9. Percentage who are AOA members |
41.0 |
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10. Percentage who graduated from one of the 40 U.S. medical schools with the highest NIH funding |
39.1 |
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11. Percentage who have Ph.D. degree |
3.6 |
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12. Percentage who have another graduate degree |
18.4 |
Note: Only U.S. MD seniors who gave consent to use their information in research are included.
Sources. NRMP Data Warehouse; Top 40 U.S. medical schools with the highest NIH funding in measure 10 is from the NIH website (http://report.nih.gov/award/index.cfm).
There are no special considerations when applying for residency in otolaryngology.
If you are interested in otolaryngology, contact the department early so that they can assist you in planning appropriately.
Use our ENT faculty as a resource! They can help you pursue a career in otolaryngology!
Step scores are important, but so is demonstrated “fit” with a program, through early experiences and research.
ENT is a fun, exciting, and diverse platform of clinical work and operating room procedures. As such, it blends both the “problem solving” and “procedures” sides of medicine.
Where Past Tulane Students Have Matched
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NRMP's Charting Outcomes in the Match 2022
NRMP's Program Director Survey 2022
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
American Board of Otolaryngology
Tulane’s Department of Otolaryngology
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Dr. Katrina D’Aquin can put you in touch with potential mentors.
