Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryCommunity-basedSponsors J-1

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

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About Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program

ACGME code
2800500118
Program director
Matthew Lee
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
181
Latest cycle
Interview rate
22.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program is a community-based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 181 applications and invited about 22.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery interview rate of 21.1%.

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 sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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
2
Interview rate
22.7%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White20%
  • Asian60%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Lee
Program coordinator
Van Chau
Coordinator phone
(310) 423-6637
Program phone
(310) 423-1220
Sponsoring institution
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

8635 W. Third St. Suite 590W Los Angeles, CA 90048 Open in Google Maps

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Cedars-Sinai 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 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program offer?

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program offers 2 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program?

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program received 181 applications and interviewed about 22.7% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cedars-Sinai 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 Cedars-Sinai 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 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Cedars-Sinai 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 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program located?

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program is located at 8635 W. Third St. Suite 590W Los Angeles, CA 90048. Its sponsoring institution is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program?

The program director is Matthew Lee. The program coordinator, Van Chau, is the usual contact for application questions.

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