Temple University Hospital Program

Program Identity & Fit

Temple's Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency is a five-year academic program built around Temple University Hospital with additional exposure through St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Allegheny General Hospital and Abington Surgery Center, giving residents a mix of adult tertiary/quaternary head and neck oncology, pediatric otolaryngology, and community-based surgical volume. A dedicated PGY-3 research block culminating in a publication-ready manuscript is built into the curriculum, reflecting an expectation that all residents engage in scholarly output regardless of ultimate career path. The program explicitly frames itself as preparing residents for any career direction within the field, citing graduates who have pursued fellowships in facial plastics, pediatric otolaryngology, rhinology, otology and laryngology, as well as residents who have entered academic practice. Progressive clinical responsibility culminating in a PGY-5 chief year, combined with named subspecialty division leadership (e.g., Rhinology & Anterior Skull Base Surgery), signals a program valuing broad technical competence alongside academic productivity.