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University of Michigan Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Ann Arbor, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan.

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About University of Michigan Program

ACGME code
2802521052
Program director
Robbi Kupfer
Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
261
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Michigan Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Ann Arbor, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan. 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 261 applications and invited about 17.2% 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 65 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
5
Interview rate
17.2%
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%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White50%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other12%

Contact and location

Program director
Robbi Kupfer
Program coordinator
Abby Pollak
Coordinator phone
(734) 763-4586
Program phone
(734) 936-8001
Sponsoring institution
University of Michigan

1500 E Medical Center Drive 1904 Taubman Center Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5312 Open in Google Maps

University of Michigan Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Michigan Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Michigan 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 Michigan Program IMG-friendly?

University of Michigan 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 University of Michigan Program offer?

University of Michigan Program offers 5 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Michigan Program?

University of Michigan Program received 261 applications and interviewed about 17.2% 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 Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan Program?

Applicants who sent University of Michigan 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 Michigan Program located?

University of Michigan Program is located at 1500 E Medical Center Drive 1904 Taubman Center Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5312. Its sponsoring institution is University of Michigan.

Who is the program director of University of Michigan Program?

The program director is Robbi Kupfer. The program coordinator, Abby Pollak, is the usual contact for application questions.

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