Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Wayne State University School of Medicine Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Wayne State University School of Medicine.

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About Wayne State University School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
2802521137
Program director
John Cramer
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
264
Latest cycle
Interview rate
24.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Wayne State University School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Wayne State University School of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 264 applications and invited about 24.2% 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 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

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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
4
Interview rate
24.2%
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

  • Women35%
  • Men65%
  • White70%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
John Cramer
Program coordinator
Rita Florkey
Coordinator phone
(313) 577-0804
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
Wayne State University School of Medicine

4201 St. Antoine, 5E-UHC Detroit, MI 48201 Open in Google Maps

Wayne State University School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Wayne State University School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Wayne State University School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Wayne State University School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

Wayne State University School of Medicine 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 Wayne State University School of Medicine Program offer?

Wayne State University School of Medicine Program offers 4 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Wayne State University School of Medicine Program?

Wayne State University School of Medicine Program received 264 applications and interviewed about 24.2% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Wayne State University School of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Wayne State University School of Medicine 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 Wayne State University School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent Wayne State University School of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Wayne State University School of Medicine Program located?

Wayne State University School of Medicine Program is located at 4201 St. Antoine, 5E-UHC Detroit, MI 48201. Its sponsoring institution is Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Wayne State University School of Medicine Program?

The program director is John Cramer. The program coordinator, Rita Florkey, is the usual contact for application questions.

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