Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Henry Ford Health.

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About Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program

ACGME code
2802512053
Program director
Alvin Ko
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
278
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Henry Ford Health. It offers 3 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 278 applications and invited about 19.8% 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 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: interviewed5%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
19.8%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White58%
  • Asian17%
  • Other17%

Contact and location

Program director
Alvin Ko
Program coordinator
Christina Hines
Coordinator phone
(313) 916-2600
Program phone
(313) 575-2639
Sponsoring institution
Henry Ford Health

Department of Otolaryngology 2799 West Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202 Open in Google Maps

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital 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 Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program offer?

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program offers 3 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program?

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program received 278 applications and interviewed about 19.8% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital 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 Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 5%.

Where is Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program located?

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program is located at Department of Otolaryngology 2799 West Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202. Its sponsoring institution is Henry Ford Health.

Who is the program director of Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program?

The program director is Alvin Ko. The program coordinator, Christina Hines, is the usual contact for application questions.

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