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How to Apply & Interview Process

  • Interview Process Timeline
    1. Sept 3, 2025
      Applicants begin submitting applications to MyERAS®
    2. Sept 24, 2025
      Selection Committee begins reviewing applications *Deadline to submit applications 10/8*
    3. Nov 6, 2025
      OFFERS SENT VIA EMAIL/THALAMUS BETWEEN 10a-12p CST
    4. Nov. 10, 2025 11a CST
      Candidates that were sent an offer can begin scheduling an interview in Thalamus
    5. Dec 11, 2025
      Dac 12,2025
      Jan 8, 2026
      Jan 9, 2026
      In-Person interviews
      • 7a-12p - Interviews
      • 12-1p - Lunch
      • 1-3p - Tour

The Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Residency Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center recruits five PGY-1 categorical positions each year.

Our program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), approved by the Association of Academic Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Applicants must register with NRMP and the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We will follow the Recruitment Season Recommendations as stated by the Otolaryngology Program Directors Organization.

Selection Process

The Resident Selection Committee uses a holistic approach to carefully assess each candidate's academic achievement, clinical performance, research experience, and personal attributes.

Program Signals – Applications with program signals are the first to be reviewed. This helps us identify candidates who have expressed strong interest in our program.

Offers and Scheduling

Interview Offers – Candidates selected to interview will be notified via Thalamus/E-mail.

  • Offer Notification Date: November 6th, 2025
  • Applicants placed on the waitlist will also be notified on November 6th.

Scheduling Interviews

Interview slots will open on November 10th at 11:00am CST. All dates are on a first-come first-serve basis.

Interview Dates:

  • Thursday, December 11, 2025
  • Friday, December 12, 2025
  • Thursday, January 8, 2026
  • Friday, January 9, 2026

Pre-Interview Evening Social (hosted by our residents):

  • Thursday, December 11, 2025
  • Thursday January 8, 2026

Interview Day

Interviews are conducted in-person at our Academic offices located at UTSW West Campus Building 3. The day typically begins at 7am, and concludes around 3pm.

Applicants will interview with our Chairman, Program Director, and various faculty members spanning across a number of Otolaryngology Sub-Specialties.

Breaks are included throughout the day, plus our residents are present in between interviews to answer any questions you may have.

At the end of the day, our residents take the applicants on a tour of our campus and to highlight our great city of Dallas!

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