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Temple University Hospital Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Temple University Hospital.

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About Temple University Hospital Program

ACGME code
2804121092
Program director
Akina Tamaki
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
264
Latest cycle
Interview rate
24.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Temple University Hospital Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Temple University Hospital. 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 264 applications and invited about 24.2% 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 40 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

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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
2
Interview rate
24.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Contact and location

Program director
Akina Tamaki
Program coordinator
Emily Caldarelli
Coordinator phone
(215) 936-4096
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
Temple University Hospital

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Kresge West, Suite 300 3440 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 Open in Google Maps

Temple University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Temple University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Temple University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Temple University 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 Temple University Hospital Program offer?

Temple University Hospital Program offers 2 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Temple University Hospital Program?

Temple University Hospital Program received 264 applications and interviewed about 24.2% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Temple University 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 Temple University 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 Temple University Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Temple University 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 Temple University Hospital Program located?

Temple University Hospital Program is located at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Kresge West, Suite 300 3440 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140. Its sponsoring institution is Temple University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Temple University Hospital Program?

The program director is Akina Tamaki. The program coordinator, Emily Caldarelli, is the usual contact for application questions.

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