Otolaryngology
Total length of training for board eligibility:
5 years
Preliminary years required?
No
Major Sub-Specialties and length of Fellowship Training:
| Otology/Neurotology Cosmetic Surgery Pediatric Otolaryngology Laryngology |
2 years 1 year 2 years 1 year |
A reasonably competitive candidate should have the following:
Basic Science Honors:
For selection, honors in basic science is: less important
USMLE Step 1 Boards: mean
For selection, the Step 1 score is: very important
USMLE Step 2 Boards: mean
For selection, an appropriate Step 2 score is: very important
For selection, the Step 2 score should be reported no later than: October
Research experience: optional
For selection, medical school research experience is: should have
Research should be in the specialty area: no
Honors in specialty rotation: should have
For selection, Honors in the specialty rotation is: very important
Honors in core clerkships: should have
Election to AOA: is optional
For selection, membership in AOA is: very important
Other Selection Factors:
Personal contact and strong letter of recommendation
Recommended courses:
Otolaryngology clinical rotations and Otolaryngology research rotation.
Specialty Societies:
AAO-HNS American Academy of Otolaryngology
Major Journals:
Archives of Otolaryngology
Laryngoscope
Journal of the AAO-HNS
Be aware of the following:
75% of seniors applying will match.
For further information contact:
Sam Levine or anyone in the dept. - Otolaryngology
The content editor for this page is Katrina McGill, kdmcgill@umn.edu, (612) 626-0163
