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Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology
Western University's Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery program is a globally renowned, five-year residency that provides outstanding, well-rounded training. The program aims to develop highly competent surgeons and consultants who can excel in academic and community practice.
- Program ID
- 29247
- Quota
- 4 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- September 19, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 0 - 50
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 51 - 75 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-Based Medical Education with a graded escalation of responsibility, focusing on developing residents' skills across CanMEDS roles and ensuring comprehensive, targeted learning outcomes.
Training Setting
Integrated program involving major teaching hospitals in London, Ontario, including St. Joseph's Health Care and London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) sites.
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
- Annual Residents' Research Day
- Potential Master's Degree opportunity
- Research laboratories in anatomy, voice, vestibular, otologic, and virtual reality
- Protected teaching time
- Didactic lecture series
- Surgical dissection courses
- Globally renowned program
- Comprehensive surgical training
- Strong research opportunities
- Diverse clinical exposure
- Emphasis on leadership and innovation
Residents present research at annual Residents' Research Day, with opportunities in multiple research laboratories and potential Master's degree pursuit.
- St. Joseph's Health Care
- London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital
- London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Hospital
Interview Dates
- Saturday, January 24, 2026
- January 24, 2026
- Reference letters
- Interviews
- Academic record
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal letter
- Elective experiences
- Research/Publications
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$98,567
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
PGY-1 Rotations
PGY-3 Rotations
Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.