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Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

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About Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program

ACGME code
2803821124
Program director
Sarah Mowry
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
258
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 258 applications and invited about 19% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery interview rate of 21.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
19%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White65%
  • Asian40%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Sarah Mowry
Program coordinator
Rebecka Mock
Coordinator phone
(419) 250-3205
Program phone
(216) 844-5042
Sponsoring institution
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

University Hospitals Ears, Nose & Throat Institute 11100 Euclid Avenue LKS 4500 RM 4515 Cleveland, OH 44106 Open in Google Maps

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 5% of residents at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program offer?

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program?

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program received 258 applications and interviewed about 19% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center 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 Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program located?

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program is located at University Hospitals Ears, Nose & Throat Institute 11100 Euclid Avenue LKS 4500 RM 4515 Cleveland, OH 44106. Its sponsoring institution is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program?

The program director is Sarah Mowry. The program coordinator, Rebecka Mock, is the usual contact for application questions.

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