Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

Baylor College of Medicine Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine.

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About Baylor College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
2804831104
Program director
Krista Olson
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
236
Latest cycle
Interview rate
32.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Baylor College of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 236 applications and invited about 32.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, which interview about 21.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 75 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed4%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
5
Interview rate
32.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White58%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Krista Olson
Program coordinator
Barbara Miles
Coordinator phone
(713) 798-7217
Program phone
(713) 798-3223
Sponsoring institution
Baylor College of Medicine

1977 Butler Blvd E5.200 Houston, TX 77030 Open in Google Maps

Baylor College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Baylor College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Baylor College of Medicine Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Baylor College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

Baylor College of Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Baylor College of Medicine Program offer?

Baylor College of Medicine Program offers 5 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Baylor College of Medicine Program?

Baylor College of Medicine Program received 236 applications and interviewed about 32.2% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Baylor College of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Baylor College of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

Do program signals help at Baylor College of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent Baylor College of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 4%.

Where is Baylor College of Medicine Program located?

Baylor College of Medicine Program is located at 1977 Butler Blvd E5.200 Houston, TX 77030. Its sponsoring institution is Baylor College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Baylor College of Medicine Program?

The program director is Krista Olson. The program coordinator, Barbara Miles, is the usual contact for application questions.

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