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Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology
The University of Toronto offers a comprehensive 5-year Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery residency program that provides extensive training across multiple teaching hospitals. The program is fully integrated, covering all subspecialties and emphasizing competency-based medical education with a strong focus on clinical and research skills.
- Program ID
- 29587
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- IMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- October 8, 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, frequent formative assessments, and comprehensive training across multiple clinical environments with an emphasis on both clinical excellence and research skills.
Training Setting
Fully integrated urban academic medical center training across 10 major teaching hospitals in Toronto, providing comprehensive exposure to diverse clinical settings and patient populations.
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
- 4-month dedicated research block in PGY-2
- Surgical Skills Centre training
- Anatomy laboratory experience
- Multiple practice oral exams
- National In-Training exam participation
- Clinician scientist program option
- Annual Percy Ireland Academic Day
- Largest and most comprehensive Otolaryngology training program in Canada
- National and international faculty leadership
- Comprehensive didactic and hands-on skills training
- Strong research infrastructure
- Excellent resident satisfaction
- Preparation for both academic and community practice
Dedicated 4-month research block in PGY-2, mentorship program, opportunity to pursue advanced degrees, and access to 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
- Academic record
- Letters of reference
- Personal letter
- Interview performance
- Collaboration skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership potential
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-2 Rotations
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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.