Pediatric Otolaryngology (OTO)
Specialty Description
Accredited Programs
33
Length of Training
1
Programs Requiring Step 1
--
Avg PGY-1 Salary
$86,813.28
Avg Hours / Week
56 Hours
Avg Vacation Days
21 Days
Specialty Overview
Pediatric otolaryngologists specialize in the medical and surgical management of neonates, infants, children, and adolescents 18 years or younger, particularly those with complex otolaryngologic problems and significant co-morbidities, generally cared for in tertiary care pediatric institutions.
Data reflects averages reported for the 2025 academic year.
Pediatric Otolaryngology (OTO) Training
Graduate year 1 positions are not available immediately upon medical school completion.
Length of Training
1 Years
Minimum Prior Years Required
5 Years
Total Active Residents
35
Eligibility & Application Criteria
Types of Graduates
Average of PY1 Interviews
12.2
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
--
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
--
Resident Statistics
Average Number of Residents/Fellows
1.5
Resident Gender
Average hours on duty per week
56 Hours
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
21 Hours
Average days off duty per week
1.6 Days
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
31%
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
1%
Average resident/fellow compensation
$86,813.28
Average number of days of vacation
21 Days
Faculty Statistics
Avg Faculty:Resident Ratio
7:1
Avg Program Faculty
11.80
Avg Full-time Female Faculty
51%
Faculty Distribution
Graduate Career Plans
In 2025, 26 residents or fellows completed training in Pediatric Otolaryngology (OTO). Program directors knew of the plans of 24 (92.3%). Please interpret the following accordingly.
Post Graduate Landing Spots in 2025
Group Practice
2 (66.7%)
In Same Specialty
3 (100%)
In Same State as Program
--
In NHSC or Similar Underserved Area
--
Data reflects averages reported for the 2025 academic year.
Data reflects averages reported for the 2025 academic year.