Otolaryngology Residency Program

• Hold an MD, DO, MBBS, or an equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
• International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must be ECFMG certified before the residency start date.
• Submit all required application documents, including USMLE/COMLEX scores, letters of recommendation, personal statement, CV, and medical school transcript.
• Meet the eligibility requirements of the University of Illinois College of Medicine and the ACGME.

The Otolaryngology Residency is a 5-year, ACGME-accredited residency program offered by the University of Illinois College of Medicine (UICOM), Chicago. The program provides comprehensive training in the medical and surgical management of disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. Residents gain extensive clinical and operative experience across affiliated hospitals in all major subspecialties, including head and neck surgery, rhinology, otology/neurotology, pediatric otolaryngology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, laryngology, and sleep surgery. The curriculum integrates hands-on surgical training, structured didactics, multidisciplinary conferences, simulation, and research opportunities to prepare graduates for independent practice or advanced fellowship training.