Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Emory University School of Medicine Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Atlanta, Georgia, sponsored by Emory University School of Medicine.

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About Emory University School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
2801221031
Program director
Anita Sethna
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
312
Latest cycle
IMG residents
14%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Emory University School of Medicine Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Atlanta, Georgia, sponsored by Emory University School 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 312 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 14% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and 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
  • 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
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates86%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White36%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American18%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Anita Sethna
Program coordinator
Renita McCoy
Coordinator phone
(404) 686-1424
Program phone
(770) 845-5008
Sponsoring institution
Emory University School of Medicine

550 Peachtree Street NE Medical Office Tower, 11th Floor Atlanta, GA 30308 Open in Google Maps

Emory University School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Emory University School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Emory University School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Emory University School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 14% of residents at Emory University School of Medicine 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Emory University School of Medicine Program offer?

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

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Emory University School 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 Emory University School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

Do program signals help at Emory University School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent Emory University School of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Emory University School of Medicine Program located?

Emory University School of Medicine Program is located at 550 Peachtree Street NE Medical Office Tower, 11th Floor Atlanta, GA 30308. Its sponsoring institution is Emory University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Emory University School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Anita Sethna. The program coordinator, Renita McCoy, is the usual contact for application questions.

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