Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Residency - Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic Arizona offers a five-year, mentored residency with comprehensive clinical and surgical training in all subspecialties of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery.
Funder: Mayo Clinic
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Residency application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Standard resident stipend and benefits for five years; three positions per year; see program page for current details.
Summary: Five-year mentored residency in Arizona offering comprehensive surgical and medical training in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery.
Key Information: Accredited by ACGME; board certification eligibility upon completion.
Description
The Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Residency at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, is a five-year graduate medical education program providing comprehensive training in all major areas of otolaryngology, including head and neck oncology, neurotology, laryngology, rhinology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, pediatric otolaryngology, facial trauma, and microvascular free tissue transfer. The program uses an apprenticeship model, offering close mentorship from board-certified and fellowship-trained faculty, with increasing resident responsibility over time. Residents benefit from robust clinical, educational, and research resources, and the program emphasizes excellence in patient care, education, and innovation. Graduates are eligible for the American Board of Otolaryngology certification exam.
