Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of Missouri-Columbia Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Columbia, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.

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About University of Missouri-Columbia Program

ACGME code
2802821058
Program director
Elizabeth Early
Location
Columbia, Missouri
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
197
Latest cycle
Interview rate
29.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Missouri-Columbia Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Columbia, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 197 applications and invited about 29.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate 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 61 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
  • 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: interviewed13%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
29.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White42%
  • Asian42%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Elizabeth Early
Program coordinator
Vici Stroer
Coordinator phone
(573) 882-8173
Program phone
(573) 882-6737
Sponsoring institution
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

One Hospital Drive MA314 DC027.00 Columbia, MO 65212 Open in Google Maps

University of Missouri-Columbia Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Missouri-Columbia Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia Program IMG-friendly?

University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia Program offer?

University of Missouri-Columbia Program offers 3 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Missouri-Columbia Program?

University of Missouri-Columbia Program received 197 applications and interviewed about 29.4% 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 Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia Program?

Applicants who sent University of Missouri-Columbia Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 13%.

Where is University of Missouri-Columbia Program located?

University of Missouri-Columbia Program is located at One Hospital Drive MA314 DC027.00 Columbia, MO 65212. Its sponsoring institution is University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Missouri-Columbia Program?

The program director is Elizabeth Early. The program coordinator, Vici Stroer, is the usual contact for application questions.

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