University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency in Minneapolis, MN 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.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $71,862.00UMN GME 2026–2027 annual base rates published by Psychiatry and corroborated by Medicine/Pediatrics. Published program table covers PGY 1–4 only. Separate educational funds and benefits excluded; rates subject to collective bargaining. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $74,073.00UMN GME 2026–2027 annual base rates published by Psychiatry and corroborated by Medicine/Pediatrics. Published program table covers PGY 1–4 only. Separate educational funds and benefits excluded; rates subject to collective bargaining. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $76,589.00UMN GME 2026–2027 annual base rates published by Psychiatry and corroborated by Medicine/Pediatrics. Published program table covers PGY 1–4 only. Separate educational funds and benefits excluded; rates subject to collective bargaining. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $79,415.00UMN GME 2026–2027 annual base rates published by Psychiatry and corroborated by Medicine/Pediatrics. Published program table covers PGY 1–4 only. Separate educational funds and benefits excluded; rates subject to collective bargaining. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 11, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Sofia Lyford-Pike, M.D.
- Chair
- Samir Khariwala, MD, MS
- Phone
- 612-625-3200
Contact details checked October 26, 2026.
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
University of Minnesota Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency at a glance
University of Minnesota lists its Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The directory holds 2 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency programs in Minnesota, 1 of them in Minneapolis and 127 across 42 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 2 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency programs in Minnesota 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.
University of Minnesota has 63 other programs listed in Minneapolis: Addiction Medicine (Multidisciplinary), Adolescent Medicine (Pediatrics), Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine), and Child Abuse Pediatrics, and 57 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at University of Minnesota in Minneapolis
- Addiction Medicine (Multidisciplinary) fellowship
- Adolescent Medicine (Pediatrics) fellowship
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology fellowship
- Anesthesiology residency
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Child Abuse Pediatrics fellowship
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry) fellowship
- Child Neurology residency
Other Minnesota cities with a listed Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency: Rochester.
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 University of Minnesota Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency?
The directory places it in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
How many Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency programs are there in Minnesota?
This directory lists 2 in Minnesota and 127 nationwide.
How do I apply to the University of Minnesota 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 University of Minnesota Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency training typically lasts 5 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the University of Minnesota Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency offer?
The directory records 4 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University of Minnesota Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.