Otolaryngology
Core Career Advisors
- Core Advisor/Department Co-Chair Lori Rawson- lrawson@med.unr.edu
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USMLE Data
USMLE Data UNR Med 2013 - 2019 U.S. Allopathic Seniors (2020) Step Matched Step Matched Unmatched Step 1 Mean 247 Step 1 Mean 248 243 Step 2 Mean 254 Step 2 Mean 256 249 -
PRECENTILE DISTRIBUTION FOR ALL MATCHED SENIORS (2017-2019)
PRECENTILE DISTRIBUTION FOR ALL MATCHED SENIORS (2017-2019) Criteria UNR Med 25th 50th 75th # Matched Seniors <3 3 6 9 Mean # of programs on rank order list <3 12 13.9 15.6 Mean # of programs ranked in specialty <3 11.7 13.4 14.7 Mean # of research experiences <3 4.1 5 6 Mean # of volunteer experiences <3 5.9 7 9 Mean Step 1 Score 246.3 243.9 248 252 Mean Step 2 Score 247 250.1 255.1 258.4 Charting Outcomes of the Match | (3rd Party Document Download)
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Outcomes of the 2020 Match
Outcomes of the 2020 Match Year # Programs # Positions Offered # Unfilled Programs # U.S. Senior Applicants # Total Applicants % Filled US Seniors % Filled Total PGY-1 129 350 2 421 505 88.6% 99.4% -
Does Step 2 score influence rank?
Program Dependent
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Should Applicants Do Away Rotations?
Yes.
Plan to do two ENT rotations. At least one of these rotations should be at programs to get a letter of recommendation.
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UNR Med Away Rotation Placements 2013-2019
- Georgetown
- Iowa Carver College of Medicine
- Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California
- Loma Linda University
- Mayo - Phoenix
- Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education - MN
- NIH Research Rotation
- NYU Langone
- Oregon Health & Science University
- St. Luke's - Boise ID
- University of California, Davis-Sacramento
- University of Cincinnati School of Medicine
- University of Kansas SOM - Kansas City
- University of Minnesota Med School
- University of North Carolina Chapel
- University of Washington School Medicine
- University of Wisconsin
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Application Strategies
Research
- Research experience is desirable.
- Matched applicants have an average of 3.5 research experiences and have published 5.1 abstracts, presentations, and publications.
- Be prepared to talk about your work.
Personal Statement
- Experiences that have informed your decision
- Tailor your statement for specific programs
Letters of Recommendation
- Letters are extremely important for ENT.
- Three (3) letters are recommended with 2 from within the specialty.
- A letter from surgery or a research mentor is appropriate.
- Letters from academic faculty will hold more weight than from community faculty
- A Chair/Chief letter is required.
Application Timing
- Programs begin reviewing applicants when ERAS opens
- Programs begin offering Interviews in October
Interviews
- Some programs begin interviewing October - November
- December and January are the busiest months
- Some programs may interview into February
- Online Resources
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Matched Programs
2020
- UCLA Med Ctr- CA
2019
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2018
- LSU SOM- New Orleans
2017
- University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
2016
- Motefoiore Medical Center - NY
- Oregon Health and Science University
2015
- Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education- MN
- Univeristy of Kansas SOM- Kansas City
2014
- Loma Linda University - CA
2013
- University of Minnesota- SOM
2011
- University of New Mexico- SOM