UPMC Medical Education Program
About This Program
The Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh stands out due to its focus on exceptional patient care and significant research. The program includes 12 attending pediatric otolaryngologists and offers diverse clinical training in specialized centers like the Ear Center and Cleft Craniofacial Center. Fellows receive supervised clinical experience and participate in an intensive didactic program with weekly conferences. Scholarly activity is encouraged.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Amanda Leigh Stapleton, MD
UPMC Children's Hosp of Pittsburgh
Primary Program Contact
Michael Douglass, MD
UPMC Children's Hosp of Pittsburgh
Locations
UPMC Children's Hosp of Pittsburgh
Faculty Pavilion 7th Fl
4401 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
3600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Feb 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Apr 1, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.