Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology is no longer confined to the areas of ear, nose, and throat. It has become a comprehensive discipline of medicine and surgery of the head and neck region.
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Key Facts
Core Focus: Medical and surgical care of ear, nose, and throat
Number of Physicians: Moderate (~12,000)
Training Length: 5 years residency
Subspecialties: Facial plastics, pediatrics, head & neck oncology
Job Progression: Academic ENT, cosmetic ENT, practice leadership
Gender Distribution: 20% female, 80% male
Job Outlook: Stable
Work Environment: Hospitals, ENT clinics, surgery centers
Patient Relationship: Short and long-term surgical follow-ups
Schedule: Regular hours with scheduled surgeries, some call
Common Procedures: Sinus surgery, head and neck surgery
Residency Length: 5 years
Fellowship Required: No
Average Annual Income: ~$484,000 - $523,000
Average Weekly Hours: 55 hours/week
Burnout Percentage: 49%
Match Competitiveness: High
Common Work Settings: Hospitals, ENT clinics, surgical centers
❤️ Values and Personality Comparison
Otolaryngology Top Values
- Creativity
- Decision making
- Working with my hands
- Working with people
Otolaryngology Do Not Value
- Feedback from others
- Good income
- Prestige
- Security
🧠 Otolaryngology Personality Traits
- Be objective
- Become bored with repetitive activity
- Prefer a planned schedule
- Be 'doers' rather than talkers
- Enjoy taking care of people
- Need to see tangible results of their efforts quickly
- Act decisively
- Be adventurous / like challenges
- Be perfectionistic
- Have manual dexterity
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