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

Tufts Medical Center Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Tufts Medical Center.

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About Tufts Medical Center Program

ACGME code
2802431050
Program director
Kathryn Noonan
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
260
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Tufts Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Tufts Medical Center. 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 260 applications and invited about 16.9% 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 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
2
Interview rate
16.9%
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%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White64%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Kathryn Noonan
Program coordinator
Kristin Sweeney
Coordinator phone
(617) 636-1619
Program phone
(617) 636-8724
Sponsoring institution
Tufts Medical Center

800 Washington Street Box 850 Boston, MA 02111 Open in Google Maps

Tufts Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Tufts Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Tufts Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Tufts Medical Center 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 Tufts Medical Center Program offer?

Tufts Medical Center Program offers 2 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Tufts Medical Center Program?

Tufts Medical Center Program received 260 applications and interviewed about 16.9% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Tufts Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Tufts Medical Center 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 Tufts Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Tufts Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Tufts Medical Center Program located?

Tufts Medical Center Program is located at 800 Washington Street Box 850 Boston, MA 02111. Its sponsoring institution is Tufts Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Tufts Medical Center Program?

The program director is Kathryn Noonan. The program coordinator, Kristin Sweeney, is the usual contact for application questions.

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