Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Erie, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.

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About UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program

ACGME code
2804100143
Program director
Sean Carroll
Location
Erie, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
162
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program is a community-based university affiliated Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Erie, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 162 applications and invited about 16% 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 does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 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

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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: interviewed4%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
1
Interview rate
16%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates20%
  • US DO graduates80%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Sean Carroll
Program coordinator
Michelle Ahl
Coordinator phone
(814) 877-4180
Program phone
(814) 877-9060
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

201 State Street Erie, PA 16550 Open in Google Maps

UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program: frequently asked questions

Does UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program sponsor visas?

UPMC Medical Education (Erie) 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 UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program IMG-friendly?

UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program offer?

UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program offers 1 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program?

UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program received 162 applications and interviewed about 16% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has UPMC Medical Education (Erie) 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 UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program?

Applicants who sent UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 4%.

Where is UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program located?

UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program is located at 201 State Street Erie, PA 16550. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education (Erie) Program?

The program director is Sean Carroll. The program coordinator, Michelle Ahl, is the usual contact for application questions.

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