Otolaryngology Residency Program

1. Applicants must hold or be pursuing a medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized medical school.
2. Applicants must submit the required United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) transcript.
3. International medical graduates must provide Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification.
4. International applicants must meet the program's stated United States residency or immigration-status requirements, including J-1 visa status where applicable.
5. International medical graduates must have two years of experience in the United States and proof of passing USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3, as specified on the program's application page.
6. Applicants must meet the technical standards for observation, communication, motor function, intellectual ability, and behavioral and social attributes required for otolaryngology training.

The Otolaryngology Residency Program at the University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida, provides five years of comprehensive clinical and surgical training in ear, nose, and throat disorders. The University of Florida College of Medicine offers advanced medical education, clinical care, and research opportunities. Residents gain experience in head and neck surgery, otology, rhinology, facial plastic surgery, pediatric otolaryngology, and head and neck oncology through training at UF Health Shands Hospital and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The program emphasizes hands-on surgical experience, research, and multidisciplinary care to prepare graduates for independent practice or subspecialty fellowship training.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) as part of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) process.
2. Submit the completed application form, personal statement, medical school transcript, USMLE transcript, Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE/Dean's Letter), three letters of recommendation, and photograph.
3. International medical graduates must also submit ECFMG certification and the additional documents required by the program.
4. The selection committee reviews applications based on standardized examination performance, medical school record, recommendation letters, personal statement, extracurricular activities, and research experience.
5. Selected applicants are invited to interview. For the 2027 applicant cycle, the program lists interviews on December 15, 2026, and January 13, 2027.
6. Submit the rank-order list through the NRMP and participate in the residency Match.
7. Matched applicants must complete institutional credentialing, licensing, and appointment requirements before starting residency.