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

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson.

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About University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program

ACGME code
2800300142
Program director
Shethal Bearelly
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
192
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson. 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 192 applications and invited about 21.9% 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.

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
  • 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
21.9%
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%
  • White70%
  • Asian20%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%

Contact and location

Program director
Shethal Bearelly
Program coordinator
Emma Blystone
Coordinator phone
(520) 626-5754
Program phone
(520) 626-7859
Sponsoring institution
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson

1501 N Campbell Ave PO Box 245074 Tucson, AZ 85724 Open in Google Maps

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson 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 University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program IMG-friendly?

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson 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 University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program offer?

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program offers 2 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program?

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program received 192 applications and interviewed about 21.9% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson 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 University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program?

Applicants who sent University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program located?

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program is located at 1501 N Campbell Ave PO Box 245074 Tucson, AZ 85724. Its sponsoring institution is University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson.

Who is the program director of University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program?

The program director is Shethal Bearelly. The program coordinator, Emma Blystone, is the usual contact for application questions.

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