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Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Residency Program Requirements
2007 - 2008
Thank you for your interest in the Otolaryngology Residency program at the University of Virginia. The Graduate Medical Education Residency in Otolaryngology at the University of Virginia is an ACGME accredited categorical Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery program.
Our program participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) administered through the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). For details of the application process, please go to the ERAS website at www.aamc.org/audienceeras.htm and follow the guidelines for application submission. As detailed on the ERAS website, the Department requires a completed NRMP application form, a Medical Student Performance Evaluation (formerly Dean's letter), school and USMLE transcripts, and reference letters as part of the application package. This information is reviewed as a whole by the Department. Although there is no prerequisite score or grade point average, that information will factor into the analysis of each application.
Remember, you must register both with ERAS and the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) to participate in the Match. The Department only accepts applications through the ERAS program. The Department utilizes a rolling application process, wherein applicants are reviewed by the Department as they are received. As such, we encourage applicants to apply early.
The following is a general timeline for the application submission process at UVA and through ERAS. This schedule will be updated with more specific information in later summer/early fall:
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July 1 |
Tokens should be available from the Dean’s Offices at the individual Medical Schools for completing the MyERAS application |
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August 15 |
Applicant registration begins for the NRMP |
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September 1 |
Applicants may begin applying to ACGME accredited programs through the ERAS website |
| October 15 |
Application deadline for the University of Virginia Otolaryngology Residency Program |
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October 30 |
The University of Virginia Department of Otolaryngology will e-mail those candidates invited for an interview at noon. Typically the interview slots are filled within hours of the e-mail, so timeliness in responding will be important. Interview slots are handled on a first-come basis, and all e-mails and voice mails are time stamped for fairness. |
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December 12th |
Candidate interviews |
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January 15 |
Applicants may start entering their rank order lists with the NRMP |
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February 27 |
Rank order list certification deadline |
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March 20, 2008 |
Match Day! |
The Housestaff Office at the University of Virginia is a reflection of the University of Virginia Health System's commitment to high quality Graduate Medical Education. The Housestaff Office administers compensation and benefits for all Residents & Fellows throughout the University. We encourage you to explore further information at the Univeristy of Virginia Housestaff Web Page.
For applicants invited for interviews, the date of your interview will also include a half day overview of the program and tours of the facilities by the current residents. The night before the interview date there will be an informal dinner gathering with the current and prospective residents at a local restaurant. We encourage prospective residents to utilize this opportunity to become more acquainted with the program, meet the current residents, and ask questions informally.
The Department of Otolaryngology -Head and Neck Surgery offers a five year accredited residency training program accepting three residents at each level and provides training in all aspects of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. These include:
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First year residents will rotate under the general surgical internship. Rotations during this year include two months in general surgery and one month rotations in each of the following: Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit (SICU), Vascular and Cardiovascular Surgery (TCV), and in the Salem General Surgery Service at the Veteran's Hospital in Salem, VA. During the two months in general surgery, two divisions are primarily covered, Surgical Oncology & Hepatobiliary Surgery. The residents also have a one month vacation. By the end of your internship year you will be comfortable managing common inpatient care issues. The last month of internship is your transition month into the Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Department. You will participate in clinic and in the operating room, in addition to taking call with more senior residents. |
| Year 2 | As a second year resident, you will spend 3 months each on Head and Neck Oncology, Otology, and Facial Plastics/Sinus Services. You will spend 2 months on the Pediatrics service. During this year, you will develop a foundation for higher learning in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, beginning with a focused head and neck examination, making diagnoses, and participating in the treatment plan. Operative exposure begins with procedures such as tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, myringotomy & tube placement, tracheostomies, direct laryngoscopy, esophagoscopies, etc. |
| Year 3 | As a third year resident, you spend two-month rotations on Head and Neck Oncology, Otology, Facial Plastics/Sinus, and Pediatrics Services. You will be directly involved with more advanced procedures such as mastoidectomy, pediatric tracheostomies, septoplasty, & neck dissections. During this year, there is also a four-month research block. This block is to be used for a scientific project of your choice and is normally very productive, leading to one or more publications and national presentations. |
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As a fourth year, you spend three-month rotations on Head and Neck Oncology, Otology, and Facial Plastics/Sinus Services. You will spend four months at Roanoke Memorial Hospital . This away rotation is with a private practice group and heavily emphasizes operative experiences and autonomy. It is an opportunity to fine tune your surgical and clinical skills in preparation for your chief resident year. |
| Year 5 |
This is your chief resident year, spending four consecutive months each on Head and Neck Oncology, Otology, and Facial Plastics/Sinus Services. This is a year in which all the previous experiences come together as you function as the leader of a clinical team. It is a time when you pick and choose the surgical cases you feel you need additional work . |
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Didactics/Teaching |
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Weekly schedule
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Monthly schedule
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Other Conferences
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Laboratory Facilities
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The Department's state of the art clincical facilities were constructed in 2003. The full range of services are delivered through the following divisions within the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery:
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Clinical Divisions within Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery |
| Head and Neck Surgical Oncology |
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| Otology/Neurotology |
The Division is involved in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the temporal bone, related structures and the auditory system. Highlights of this division include:
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| Pediatric Otolaryngology | The Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology offers special expertise in pediatric airway disease, sinusitis, all types of pediatric otologic conditions, obstructive sleep apnea, and tumors (both benign and malignant) of the head and neck:
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| Rhinology and Paranasal Sinus Disease |
The Division of Rhinology is clinically active in serving patients with all degrees and various manifestations of rhinological disorders.
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| Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | This Division covers four aspects of facial plastic surgery:
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Audiology |
This Division provides screening and comprehensive evaluation of hearing and hearing disorders, including:
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| Speech-Language Pathology & Voice Clinic | This Division provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment serives, including speech retraining, voice therapy, and head and neck cancer therapy. |
| Vestibular and Balance Center | The Vestibular and Balance Center provides a clinical research setting for study of vestibular, oculomotor and postural disorders using on and off axis rotary chair, dynamic posturography, infrared oculography and computerized electronystagmography. |
Within the Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Department, there is a strong emphasis in development of research skills.
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An active Faculty Research Committee guides the facilitation of research activities and oversees the quality and effectiveness of the department research efforts.
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Funding is available for projects through departmental resources or numerous outside resources.
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Clinical or basic research is required and is an integral part of the training in Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery.
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Each resident is expected to document a significant clinical or basic research experience. By the fourth year, each resident should have achieved a goal of submitting one clinical paper, and one basic science paper, or, if constrained by time, preparing documentation that would have supported a formal paper.
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Departmental research by faculty and residents is ongoing in several areas. These ongoing projects are open to resident and medical student involvement.
Summary of past Resident/Fellow research:
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Garth Essig, M.D.
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| Eric Dobratz, M.D. |
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| Stewart Little, M.D. |
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| John Ballert, M.D. |
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| Jared Christophel, M.D. |
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| David Shonka, M.D. |
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| Ashli O'Rourke, M.D. |
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| Scott Stephan, M.D. |
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| Charles Woodard, M.D. |
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Jim Burns, M.D |
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Michael Greene, M.D. |
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Dan Landes, M.D |
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John C. Mason, M.D. |
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Dave Franz, M.D. |
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Cindy Clapp, M.D. |
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Eugenia Gray, M.D. |
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Michael Ward, M.D. |
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Bradley Kesser, M.D. |
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John Britt, M.D. |
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Karen Haunss-Sapinski, M.D. |
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Greg Zachmann, M.D. |
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David Dorofi, M.D. |
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Jeff Hood, M.D. |
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Pieter Noordzij, M.D. |
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Scott London, M.D. |
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In addition to mentorship provided by the department's own faculty, collaborative research has been carried out under a number of mentors, who include:
- Larry Borish, M.D., Department of Allergy & Clinical Immunology
- Jeff Corwin, PhD.,, Department of Neuroscience
- Roy Ogle, M.D., Center for Inflammation and Regeneration
- Michael J. Weber, M.D., Department of Microbiology
- Michael Williams, M.D., Department of Pathology
- The University of Virginia Health System is one of the top 100 ranked health systems in the country. It has a long history of excellence in patient care and medical education.
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If you have further questions you may contact the Residency Program Coordinator, Allison Holt by telephone, (434) 982-6516, or by e-mail.