UPMC Medical Education Program
About This Program
The Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship at Childrens 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
- NRMP Main Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 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.