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BackTable / ENT / Podcast / Episode #215
Navigating the ENT Residency Match Process
with Dr. Johnathan McGinn
The road to matching in ENT looks different for every applicant. Dr. Johnathan McGinn, Vice Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology at Penn State, shares how to make yours a success in this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, providing an insider’s look at the otolaryngology residency match process. A must listen for aspiring ENTs!
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, March 25). Ep. 215 – Navigating the ENT Residency Match Process [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Johnathan McGinn
Dr. Johnathan McGinn is an otolaryngologist and the Vice Chair of the Department of Otaryngology at Penn State in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Ashley Agan
Dr. Ashley Agan is an otolaryngologist in Dallas, TX.
Dr. Gopi Shah
Dr. Gopi Shah is a pediatric otolaryngologist and the co-host of BackTable ENT.
Synopsis
First, Dr. McGinn discusses the impact of applicants’ backgrounds and institutional resources on their evaluations, the evolution of the interview process from virtual to in-person post-COVID, and the introduction and benefits of the signaling process in residency applications. Dr. McGinn also offers valuable advice for medical students on choosing away rotations, obtaining meaningful recommendation letters, and understanding the complexities of the holistic review system. Finally, he emphasizes the importance of mentorship and the personal journey of each applicant.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:49 - Evolution of the Residency Match Process
07:18 - The Role of Research in Residency Applications
12:11 - Advice for Students Without Home Programs
15:19 - Navigating Away Rotations
21:24 - Geographic Preferences and Signaling
32:25 - Choosing the Right Program for You
38:17 - Virtual vs. In-Person Interviews
42:09 - Application Review Process at Penn State
48:36 - Letters of Recommendation: Tips and Insights
52:28 - Special Considerations for DO Students
58:34 - Final Thoughts and Advice for Applicants
Resources
Dr. Johnathan McGinn
https://www.pennstatehealth.org/doctors/johnathan-d-mcginn-md-facs
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