Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Residency – Minnesota
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Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Residency – Minnesota supports physicians with clinical, surgical, and research training at Mayo Clinic to prepare them for private practice or academic medicine.
Funder: Mayo Clinic
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Five-year residency with protected research time and dedicated mentors
Summary: Mayo Clinic provides clinical, surgical, and research training in otolaryngology in Rochester, Minnesota, preparing physicians for private practice or academic medicine.
Key Information: Applicants must be fourth-year medical students in good standing or medical school graduates before the match.
Description
Mayo Clinic’s Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Residency in Rochester, Minnesota, is a five-year training program preparing physicians for private practice or academic medicine. Training covers otology, rhinology, laryngology, endoscopy, pediatric otolaryngology, head and neck trauma, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, head and neck oncology, and sleep surgery. Its mentorship-apprenticeship model pairs residents one-to-one with board-certified staff consultants for extended rotations, with graduated responsibility leading to independent clinic and operative cases as chief resident associates.
Research training includes dedicated mentors, protected time, and access to clinical and investigative resources. Residents undertake research and class quality-improvement projects alongside clinical training, with opportunities to publish, present at scientific meetings, teach medical students, and mentor junior residents. The department emphasizes excellence in patient care, education, and research within a diverse and inclusive organization.
