5 Most Competitive Residency Programs in US

3. Otolaryngology

Number of PGY-1 positions: 373

Number of PGY-2 positions: None

Number of applicants: 493

Average USMLE Step 2 CK score: 257

Otolaryngology, also known as Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgery, focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the head and neck. Through rigorous training, residents acquire skills in performing both surgical and non-surgical interventions for conditions like hearing loss, sinus disorders, and throat cancer.