University of Washington Program

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

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About University of Washington Program

ACGME code
2805421112
Program director
Tanya Meyer
Location
Seattle, Washington
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
203
Latest cycle
Interview rate
26.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Washington Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by University of Washington 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 203 applications and invited about 26.1% 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.

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 does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • 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
26.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White33%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%

Contact and location

Program director
Tanya Meyer
Program coordinator
Domonique Calhoun
Coordinator phone
(206) 616-4328
Program phone
(206) 543-5662
Sponsoring institution
University of Washington School of Medicine

1959 NE Pacific, Rm BB 1165 Box 356515 Seattle, WA 98195 Open in Google Maps

University of Washington Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Washington Program sponsor visas?

University of Washington Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is University of Washington Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at University of Washington 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.

How many residency positions does University of Washington Program offer?

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

How competitive is University of Washington Program?

University of Washington Program received 203 applications and interviewed about 26.1% 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington Program?

Applicants who sent University of Washington 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 Washington Program located?

University of Washington Program is located at 1959 NE Pacific, Rm BB 1165 Box 356515 Seattle, WA 98195. Its sponsoring institution is University of Washington School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Washington Program?

The program director is Tanya Meyer. The program coordinator, Domonique Calhoun, is the usual contact for application questions.

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