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

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Portland, Oregon, sponsored by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health).

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About Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program

ACGME code
2804021089
Program director
Kara Detwiller
Location
Portland, Oregon
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
262
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Portland, Oregon, sponsored by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health). 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 262 applications and invited about 15.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, which interview about 21.1% of applicants.

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 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
  • 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: interviewed4%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
15.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White69%
  • Asian25%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Kara Detwiller
Program coordinator
Matt Hosanna
Coordinator phone
(503) 494-0664
Program phone
(503) 494-8220
Sponsoring institution
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mailcode PV01 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road Portland, OR 97239 Open in Google Maps

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) 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 Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program IMG-friendly?

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program offer?

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program offers 4 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program?

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program received 262 applications and interviewed about 15.3% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) 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 Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program?

Applicants who sent Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 4%.

Where is Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program located?

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program is located at Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mailcode PV01 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road Portland, OR 97239. Its sponsoring institution is Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health).

Who is the program director of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program?

The program director is Kara Detwiller. The program coordinator, Matt Hosanna, is the usual contact for application questions.

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