Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Residency
Graduate as an otolaryngologist with the comprehensive knowledge and surgical expertise to provide excellent general ENT patient care or pursue advanced training in the specialty of your choice.
Residency
What sets us apart?
Gain a well-rounded training experience in all aspects of otolaryngology, including otology/neurotology, head and neck oncology, pediatric otolaryngology, laryngology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, skull base surgery, rhinology, general otolaryngology, allergy, audiology and speech pathology.
From cadaveric, simulated and operating-room surgical training to research presentations at national meetings, our residency training prepares graduates to excel in ear, nose and throat practice and subspecialties as educators, researchers and clinicians.
Where you'll train
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, the primary teaching hospital for EVMS, is home to the area's only Level I trauma center and burn trauma unit and the region's premier heart program. Residents spend more than half of their training each year rotating at this facility and learn to treat a wide variety of disorders, with an emphasis on trauma, head and neck oncology, neurotology, rhinology and general otolaryngology.
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters is the only freestanding children's hospital in Virginia. With 206 beds, it is the regional pediatric referral center for coastal Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. The hospital, a pediatric Level I trauma center, is home to the area's largest and most advanced neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, as well as the state's only acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. Residents complete rotations at the hospital and its separate facilities devoted to the ambulatory care of pediatric otolaryngology patients.
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Sentara Leigh Hospital is a 250-bed acute care facility specializing in orthopedic, cardiac, advanced imaging, obstetrical, gynecological and breast care services. Sentara Leigh Hospital offers a contemporary care environment for general medical/surgical and ambulatory services. The medical center includes the 48-bed Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara Leigh, one of Sentara's multiple specialized orthopedic care facilities. Trainees complete rotations at Sentara Leigh during their last four years of residency.
Sentara Princess Anne
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 160-bed acute care hospital that serves southern Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and northeastern North Carolina. Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, in partnership with Bon Secours Virginia, brings quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, award-winning patient safety initiatives, advanced technology and a patient-centered approach to care for patients. Residents practice at our outpatient office on this campus.
Bon Secours Surgery Center at Virginia Beach
Bon Secours Surgery Center at Virginia Beach is an outpatient facility with two operating rooms and one treatment room and is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. ENT surgeons perform advanced procedures using the center's state-of-the-art equipment. Our residents rotate through this facility, working with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
Sentara Ambulatory Care Clinic
Our residents participate in Sentara's Ambulatory Care Clinic, which provides uncompensated medical care to uninsured or underinsured Norfolk residents. The clinic is a follow-up option for patients recently discharged from Sentara hospitals and emergency facilities. The Ambulatory Care Clinic provides various services including lab services, X-rays, EKGs, specialty clinics and medication assistance programs, which are available to help patients get prescription medications free or at a reduced cost. Our residents perform free examinations during the clinic's annual Head and Neck Cancer screening event.
See yourself in Hampton Roads
The Hampton Roads region that EVMS serves is a vibrant community with 1.7 million residents scattered across nine cities and five counties in southeastern coastal Virginia.
Miles of waterfront, historical and cultural attractions, parks and outdoor recreation areas, lively nightlife, seasonal festivals and family-friendly entertainment make it clear that there's something for everyone here in Hampton Roads.
At EVMS, we know life happens, and we want you to be covered when it does. That’s why we offer competitive benefits packages for our residents and fellows.
A supportive environment
Work-life balance is important during your residency, and we are committed to supporting our residents throughout their time at EVMS. Through EVMS' Wellness Works program, our residents and fellows receive the same wellness resources as our faculty and staff.
In addition, our Resident Wellness program for residents and fellows gives you access to support groups, after-hours counseling services, running clubs, leadership coaching and more.
