1. Applying to Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery

2. Why ENT? ● Unique Anatomy & Function ● Cool Instruments & Procedures ● Medical & Surgical Management ● Many subspecialties ● Flexibility in career ● Patient Diversity ● Short Supply

3. Statistics - 2010 ● 105 Programs ● 283 Spots ● 1 Unfilled Program ● 312 US Applicants (364 total) ● 267 US Matched (278 total) ● 96% US Filled ● 1.3 Applicants Per Position NRMP.o rg

4. Statistics Cont’d AVERAGES – Matched US Seniors ● Step 1: 243 ● Contiguous Ranks: 11.7 ● Abstracts/Presentations/Publications: 5.1 ● Research Experiences: 3.5 ● Volunteer Experiences: 7 Charting Outcomes in the Match 2009

5. More Stats PERCENTAGES – Matched US Seniors ● 41.6% AOA ● 156/196 non-AOA matched ● 111/116 AOA matched ● 3.7% Ph.D. ● 257/301 non-Ph.D. matched ● 10/11 Ph.D. matched ● 9.7% Other Graduate Degree ● 241/281 Just MD matched ● 26/31 Other Degree matched

6. Years 1-2 ● Do well on Step 1! ● Do well in class! ● Email Dr. Sherris ● Research project between 1 st and 2 nd year ● Grand Rounds Thursday 7am at Gates

7. Year 3 ● Do well, esp. Medicine & Surgery ● ENT Rotations at UB ● Plan for Away Rotations (Start in January) ● Think About Letter Writers ● Save up $$!!

8. Year 4 ● ENT Clerkships Here & Away ● Ask Letter Writers & FOLLOW UP!! ● Personal Statement ● Spend all that $$!!

9. Rotations at UB ● Clerkship in Otolaryngology ● Otolaryngology Research ● Clerkship in Facial Plastic Surgery ● Clerkship in Head & Neck Surgery

10. Away Electives ● Up to 3 ● VSAS ● Affiliation Agreements ● Living Arrangements ● WORK HARD & DO WELL! ● Spend time with PD & Chairman in clinic

11. Recommendation Letters ● Dr. Sherris ● 2 others, preferably ENT ● Transcript ● CV ● Draft of PS

12. Personal Statement ● How did you get interested in ENT? ● What sets you apart? ● How will you contribute to a residency program? ● Interesting Case? ● Keep it generic.

13. Where to Apply ● EVERYWHERE! (40+) ● Not Just Big Names ● Personal Preferences ● Location ● Lifestyle ● Family/Friends ● Qualities of Program ● Faculty ● Facilities ● Patient Demographics ● Mission Statement ● Resident Feedback

14. Invitations to Interview ● Later than other specialties ● REPLY QUICKLY! ● Push Emails! ● Double Book THEN Try to Reschedule

15. At the Interview ● Be early! ● Look SHARP! ● Be Nice to EVERYONE! ● Ask Questions! ● Be Honest! ● May have dexterity tests ● Go to the Social Event!

16. After the Interview ● Thank You Letters (Optional but most do them) ● Email Program Directors ● Tell Dr. Sherris your top 2 ● Enjoy your last days of FREEDOM!