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

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System.

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About University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

ACGME code
2804121095
Program director
Tiffany Chao
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
244
Latest cycle
Interview rate
23.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 244 applications and invited about 23.8% 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 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
23.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
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

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White50%
  • Asian35%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Tiffany Chao
Program coordinator
Bonnie Rosen
Coordinator phone
(215) 662-2137
Program phone
(267) 251-4380
Sponsoring institution
University of Pennsylvania Health System

Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery 3400 Spruce Street , Silverstein Bldg, 5th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19104 Open in Google Maps

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Pennsylvania Health System Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Pennsylvania Health System 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 Pennsylvania Health System Program IMG-friendly?

University of Pennsylvania Health System 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 Pennsylvania Health System Program offer?

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program offers 6 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Pennsylvania Health System Program?

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program received 244 applications and interviewed about 23.8% 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 Pennsylvania Health System 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 Pennsylvania Health System 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.

Where is University of Pennsylvania Health System Program located?

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is located at Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery 3400 Spruce Street , Silverstein Bldg, 5th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19104. Its sponsoring institution is University of Pennsylvania Health System.

Who is the program director of University of Pennsylvania Health System Program?

The program director is Tiffany Chao. The program coordinator, Bonnie Rosen, is the usual contact for application questions.