Department of Otorhinolaryngology
Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program Virtual Tour
The Montefiore Einstein Otorhinolaryngology Residency is dedicated to providing world-class resident education. We train 4 residents per year at three unique medical centers: our Moses and Hutchinson Campuses, Jacobi Medical Center and Northwell Health.
Patrick Colley, MD, Director, Otorhinolaryngology Residency and Richard Smith, MD, Chair, Otorhinolaryngology— Head & Neck Surgery
Why our program could be right for you
As Program Director of the Montefiore Einstein Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Residency, I take great pride in the depth and diversity of training our residents receive. Our program is built across four affiliated campuses, offering exposure to a wide range of patient populations and clinical environments — from high-acuity inpatient care to longitudinal outpatient management.
We’ve designed the curriculum to provide a comprehensive, hands-on experience in every major area of ENT. Throughout your training, you'll develop not only surgical expertise and medical knowledge but also the core skills that define outstanding physicians: communication, professionalism, critical thinking, and the ability to navigate complex healthcare systems.
What sets Montefiore Einstein apart
At Montefiore Einstein, we are guided by a mission to heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. Comprising 11 member hospitals and more than 300 specialty care sites, Montefiore Health System provides highly specialized, coordinated care in the New York region, across the country and globally.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, home to nearly 1,000 students in its MD, PhD and combined MD/PhD programs, is one of the nation’s preeminent centers for research, medical education and clinical investigation. Through the joint efforts of Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Einstein is able to advance research and accelerate discoveries, benefiting patients and ensuring access to state-of-the-art healthcare for all.
- Montefiore’s medical specialties ranked as top 1% in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
- Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein (CHAM) recognized as one of “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report
- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded Einstein $192M+ in research funding in 2023, placing Einstein in the top 35 among 154 schools of medicine
- 850+ clinical trials
Catherine C. Skae, MD, Vice President and Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education
Graduate Medical Education at Montefiore Einstein
Representing one of the top 10 largest medical and surgical training programs in the country, Montefiore Health System and our Albert Einstein College of Medicine provide postgraduate clinical training to more than 1,400 residents and fellows per year. Clinicians across Montefiore Einstein’s numerous educational programs actively mentor and cultivate a new generation of healthcare leaders.
Our mission to improve access and quality of care for our diverse community draws residents and fellows from top medical, dental and PA schools from around the world. We develop and expand programs designed to advance teamwork, communication and decision-making, and our progressive focus on comprehensive care provides an ideal training ground for our residents and fellows.
To make the process of working and training at Montefiore Einstein more seamless, we offer a variety of services for our house staff, physician assistants and interns, including assistance with credentialing and orientation, institutional resources, visas, contracts, HR documents, payroll, notary services and specialty training and certifications.
Montefiore Einstein by the numbers
0.8 million+
patient interactions annually
0.1 million+
patients annually, representing the largest network in the Bronx, Westchester and the Hudson Valley
160+
specialty care locations, with more coming soon
32,000+
employees
A challenging and innovative curriculum
Our Otorhinolaryngology residency places resident education at the center of our mission. Each week, residents receive protected and dedicated time to take part in our innovative core didactics program. This includes resident led junior and senior seminars with oral board preparation, department sponsored grand rounds in addition to our comprehensive resident education series. In addition, we incorporate high-fidelity simulation labs, surgical skill labs as well as leadership and business development opportunities.
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Facial Plastics
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Sinus
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Laryngology
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Otorhinolaryngology Resident Experience by PGY Year
Home to notable programs and our Centers of Excellence
The Montefiore Einstein West rotation provides resident coverage for the MMC Moses Campus. The 726-bed Moses Campus is located in the Norwood section of the Bronx and includes the 106-bed Children's Hospital at Montefiore Einstein (CHAM) as well as the Greene Medical Arts Pavilion (MAP) building. CHAM is a state-of-the-art tertiary care center where all inpatient and outpatient pediatric otolaryngology disorders are seen and treated. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked CHAM as one of our nation’s best children’s hospitals. The Moses Campus is the region’s largest employer, and includes a 25-bed operating room, expansive medical and surgical intensive care units and one of the five busiest emergency rooms in the United States.
An academic hospital adjacent to our Albert Einstein College of Medicine
The Jack D. Weiler Hospital, a 431-bed facility operated by Montefiore Einstein, is located about four miles east of the Moses Campus. Residents on this rotation focus their clinical efforts primarily on rhinology, facial plastic surgery, laryngology and otology. Clinical experience in other sub-specialties is also available to residents on this rotation.
A partner teaching hospital designated as a Level 1 trauma center
Jacobi Medical Center is part of the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC). It is a 457-bed hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine located in the Morris Park neighborhood of the Bronx. Jacobi offers outpatient, inpatient and tertiary care otorhinolaryngology training to our residents during their rotation and is also a Level 1 trauma center providing extensive training in facial trauma. Along with its partners, HHC Hospital and North Central Bronx Hospital (NCB), Jacobi and NCB form the North Bronx Healthcare Network to provide care for nearly one million New Yorkers. Jacobi Medical Center (JMC) is a 457-bed municipal hospital that provides healthcare for 1.2 million people in the Bronx and the broader New York City area. One of New York City’s largest medical facilities, JMC houses the only burn unit and Level I pediatric trauma center in the Bronx. With a high volume of clinical visits and emergency room visits, JMC is an excellent location for our residents to acquire acute care, trauma and intensive management skills. Residents are also exposed to many cases of head and neck cancer, which are prevalent among the patients served here.
An ambulatory surgery center and specialty care location
Montefiore Einstein Hutchinson Campus is an 11-floor, 280,000-square-foot, patient-focused, highly streamlined ambulatory care center. Adjacent to major highway intersections in the East Bronx, the Montefiore Einstein Hutchinson Campus is designed for easy patient access and multispecialty collaboration.
A partner clinical and academic hospital
Part of the Northwell Health System, Long Island Jewish Hospital (LIJ) is an 825-bed complex on a 48-acre campus in New Hyde Park, Long Island, which borders New York City and Nassau County. LIJMC consists of a tertiary care hospital located next to the 150-bed Cohen Children's Medical Center. The Department of Otorhinolaryngology at LIJMC is located within a large, state-of-the-art freestanding complex that includes centers of excellence for sinus surgery, voice rehabilitation and cochlear implantation.
A world-renowned faculty
Alanna M. Windsor, MD
Otorhinolaryngologist– Head & Neck Surgeon, Otorhinolaryngology– Head & Neck Surgery
Assistant Professor, Otorhinolaryngology– Head & Neck Surgery
Faculty and scientists at the forefront of research
Postgraduate Placement of Residents
At Montefiore Einstein’s Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program, our goal is to prepare residents for placement at the world’s top hospitals and educational institutions, and to give them the substantive knowledge, exposure, clinical practice, foresight, acuity and decision-making skills to become leaders in their fields.
Postgraduate Resident Placements, 2008-present
- University of Miami
- University of California, Los Angeles
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital
- ENT Center of Utah
- Boston Children's Hospital
- Cleveland Clinic
- Duke University
- Medical University of South Carolina
- The Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery, Rochester, New York
- University of Chicago
- University of Pittsburgh
- UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Live and work close to the best of everything
The Bronx, New York City’s northernmost borough, is a culturally rich neighborhood placed at the intersection of Manhattan and its surrounding regions. Our postgraduate trainees typically live in hospital housing or off-site in nearby Riverdale, Lower Westchester or Manhattan, and have access to an unmatched diversity of experiences beyond the program itself.
In the Bronx, with its ample parks and gardens, you’ll learn first-hand why it’s known as “the City’s Greenest Borough.” The neighborhood offers plenty of local food, art, sports and culture, and is just a subway ride away from Manhattan’s famed theaters, museums and attractions.
As a resident of the Tri-State region, you’ll have unmatched access to the city’s cultural offerings, not to mention the bounty of outdoor excursions that are available just beyond. Day-trips and weekend excursions to the Hudson Valley, Catskills, Long Island or New Jersey provide ample opportunities for swimming, hiking, biking, skiing and other seasonal activities.
Drag map or zoom to explore things to do in the Bronx, Manhattan and beyond.
Residency Application Information
We’re seeking residents who will shape the future of healthcare.
If you would like to apply to become an Otorhinolaryngology Resident at Montefiore Einstein, here are some dates to keep in mind.
- 9/3/2025 - Applicants may begin submitting applications
- 9/24/2025 - Residency Program begins reviewing applications
- 11/7/2025 - Interview offers will be extended
Interview Dates are as follows:
12/16/2025
12/17/2025
12/19/2025
Have questions? Get in touch.
Maggy Ayala
Residency Program Coordinator
marayala@montefiore.org
Learn more about the Montefiore Einstein Department of Otorhinolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery