Kettering Health Network
The Kettering Health Network Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency in Dayton, OH is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Five-year Kettering Health Network otolaryngology residency in Dayton, accredited since 2018, with inpatient time split between Kettering Health and Premier Health hospitals, advanced pediatric training at Cincinnati Children's and a two-month rhinology and skull base rotation at Good Samaritan in Cincinnati. Two graduates now serve as ACGME program directors.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Residents attend weekly didactics including a monthly temporal bone lab, tumor board, journal club, case conferences and M&M, with an endoscopic ear surgery sim lab and cadaver lab.
- Benefits include 20 paid days off, up to six weeks of paid leave, free meals on duty, free parking, COMLEX Level 3 for PGY-1 and malpractice coverage; a two-week audition rotation is strongly recommended.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Adan Fuentes, DO
- Program coordinator
- Nikki Vultee
- Phone
- 937-723-3718
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
Kettering Health Network Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency at a glance
Kettering Health Network lists its Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency in Dayton, Ohio. The directory holds 8 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency programs in Ohio, 1 of them in Dayton and 127 across 42 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 8 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency programs in Ohio use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 127 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency programs nationwide share that status.
Kettering Health Network has 6 other programs listed in Dayton: Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Radiology-Diagnostic, and Surgery. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at Kettering Health Network in Dayton
- Anesthesiology residency
- Emergency Medicine residency
- Neurology residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery residency
- Radiology-Diagnostic residency
- Surgery residency
Other Ohio cities with a listed Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency: Boardman, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Cuyahoga Falls.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency training
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency training typically lasts 5 years.
Applicants commonly do an otolaryngology sub-internship and obtain letters from faculty in the specialty.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Kettering Health Network Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency?
The directory places it in Dayton, Ohio.
How many Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency programs are there in Ohio?
This directory lists 8 in Ohio and 127 nationwide.
How do I apply to the Kettering Health Network Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Kettering Health Network Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 5 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Kettering Health Network Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Kettering Health Network Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.