Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

UMass Chan Medical School Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Worcester, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan Medical School.

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About UMass Chan Medical School Program

ACGME code
2802400003
Program director
Christopher Ito
Location
Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
223
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

UMass Chan Medical School Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Worcester, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan Medical School. 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 223 applications and invited about 18.8% 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 80 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

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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
18.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Christopher Ito
Program coordinator
Frankenia Guzman
Coordinator phone
(508) 334-6369
Program phone
(508) 334-4161
Sponsoring institution
UMass Chan Medical School

55 Lake Ave North S7-715N Worcester, MA 01655 Open in Google Maps

UMass Chan Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does UMass Chan Medical School Program sponsor visas?

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

Is UMass Chan Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

UMass Chan Medical School 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 UMass Chan Medical School Program offer?

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

How competitive is UMass Chan Medical School Program?

UMass Chan Medical School Program received 223 applications and interviewed about 18.8% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UMass Chan Medical School Program?

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

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

Where is UMass Chan Medical School Program located?

UMass Chan Medical School Program is located at 55 Lake Ave North S7-715N Worcester, MA 01655. Its sponsoring institution is UMass Chan Medical School.

Who is the program director of UMass Chan Medical School Program?

The program director is Christopher Ito. The program coordinator, Frankenia Guzman, is the usual contact for application questions.

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