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

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Palo Alto, California, sponsored by Stanford Health Care.

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About Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

ACGME code
2800521023
Program director
C. Kwang Sung
Location
Palo Alto, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
203
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Palo Alto, California, sponsored by Stanford Health Care. 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 203 applications and invited about 20.7% 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 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
5
Interview rate
20.7%
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

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White30%
  • Asian56%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
C. Kwang Sung
Program coordinator
Erika Shimahara
Coordinator phone
(650) 736-1455
Program phone
(917) 690-9587
Email
[email protected]
Website
Program website
Sponsoring institution
Stanford Health Care

Stanford University Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery 801 Welch Road Palo Alto, CA 94304 Open in Google Maps

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University 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 Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program IMG-friendly?

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University 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 Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program offer?

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program offers 5 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program?

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program received 203 applications and interviewed about 20.7% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program?

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

Applicants who sent Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program located?

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program is located at Stanford University Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery 801 Welch Road Palo Alto, CA 94304. Its sponsoring institution is Stanford Health Care.

Who is the program director of Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program?

The program director is C. Kwang Sung. The program coordinator, Erika Shimahara, is the usual contact for application questions.

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