Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Pontiac, Michigan, sponsored by McLaren Health Care Corporation.

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About McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program

ACGME code
2802500138
Program director
Carl Shermetaro
Location
Pontiac, Michigan
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
110
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program is a community-based university affiliated Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Pontiac, Michigan, sponsored by McLaren Health Care Corporation. 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 110 applications.

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 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
  • 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
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White90%
  • Asian20%

Contact and location

Program director
Carl Shermetaro
Program coordinator
Cheri Vanconant
Coordinator phone
(248) 338-5392
Sponsoring institution
McLaren Health Care Corporation

50 North Perry Street Pontiac, MI 48342 Open in Google Maps

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program: frequently asked questions

Does McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program sponsor visas?

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU 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 McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program IMG-friendly?

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU 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 McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program offer?

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program offers 2 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU 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 McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program?

Applicants who sent McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program located?

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program is located at 50 North Perry Street Pontiac, MI 48342. Its sponsoring institution is McLaren Health Care Corporation.

Who is the program director of McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program?

The program director is Carl Shermetaro. The program coordinator, Cheri Vanconant, is the usual contact for application questions.

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