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Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology
The University of Toronto Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program is a comprehensive 5-year training program that provides residents with extensive clinical experience across multiple teaching hospitals. The program is fully integrated, offering training in all subspecialties of otolaryngology and preparing residents to become leaders in academic and community settings.
- Program ID
- 30048
- Quota
- 5 positions
- Stream
- CMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- September 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 0 - 50
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 51 - 75 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-based medical education focused on progressive skill development, with graded responsibilities and extensive formative assessments to prepare residents for independent practice.
Training Setting
Urban academic medical centers across multiple teaching hospitals in Toronto, providing comprehensive training in both academic and community settings.
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
- 4-month dedicated research block in PGY-2
- Surgical Skills Centre training
- Anatomy laboratory experience
- National In-Training Exam (NITE)
- Practice oral exams
- Annual Percy Ireland Academic Day
- Clinician scientist program option
- Largest and most comprehensive otolaryngology training program in Canada
- Recognized national and international leadership in faculty
- Comprehensive didactic and hands-on skills training
- Innovative research programs
- High resident satisfaction
- Preparation for both academic and community practice
A dedicated 4-month research block in PGY-2, mentorship program, opportunity to pursue advanced degrees, and support from 4 PhD researchers and 8 research laboratories.
- Sinai Health
- St. Michael's Hospital
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
- University Health Network
- Hospital for Sick Children
- Michael Garron Hospital
- North York General
- St. Joseph's Health Centre
- Scarborough Health Network
- Trillium Health Partners
Interview Dates
- Friday, February 7, 2025
- February 7, 2025
- Academic record
- Letters of reference
- Personal letter
- CV
- Interviews
- Elective experiences
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.
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Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.