University of California (San Francisco) Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine.

See how you match

About University of California (San Francisco) Program

ACGME code
2800521022
Program director
Steven Pletcher
Location
San Francisco, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
194
Latest cycle
Interview rate
23.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (San Francisco) Program is a not Available Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine. 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 194 applications and invited about 23.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery interview rate of 21.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 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

You can unlock these details for 2 programs for free, no account needed. After that, create a free account to keep going.

Is University of California (San Francisco) Program a good fit for you?

Create a free account, enter your scores, visa needs and graduation year, and get a program list ranked by how well each program fits your profile.

Create a free account

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
23.7%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women72%
  • Men28%
  • White48%
  • Asian48%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Steven Pletcher
Program coordinator
Vanessa Reyes
Coordinator phone
(415) 885-7471
Program phone
(415) 476-4952
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine

Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2233 Post Street, 3rd Floor San Francisco, CA 94115 Open in Google Maps

University of California (San Francisco) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of California (San Francisco) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of California (San Francisco) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of California (San Francisco) Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at University of California (San Francisco) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of California (San Francisco) Program offer?

University of California (San Francisco) Program offers 5 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of California (San Francisco) Program?

University of California (San Francisco) Program received 194 applications and interviewed about 23.7% 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 California (San Francisco) 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 California (San Francisco) 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 California (San Francisco) Program?

Applicants who sent University of California (San Francisco) 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 California (San Francisco) Program located?

University of California (San Francisco) Program is located at Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2233 Post Street, 3rd Floor San Francisco, CA 94115. Its sponsoring institution is University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of California (San Francisco) Program?

The program director is Steven Pletcher. The program coordinator, Vanessa Reyes, is the usual contact for application questions.

More Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs nearby