Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryCommunity-basedSponsors J-1

Western Reserve Hospital Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, sponsored by Western Reserve Hospital.

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About Western Reserve Hospital Program

ACGME code
2803800126
Program director
Matthew Lutz
Location
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
111
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Western Reserve Hospital Program is a community-based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, sponsored by Western Reserve Hospital. 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 111 applications and invited about 14.4% 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 sponsors J-1 visas.

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: interviewed2%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
1
Interview rate
14.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates100%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Lutz
Program coordinator
Heather Kennedy
Coordinator phone
(330) 971-7521
Program phone
(330) 971-7225
Sponsoring institution
Western Reserve Hospital

1900 23rd Street Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 Open in Google Maps

Western Reserve Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Western Reserve Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Western Reserve Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Western Reserve Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Western Reserve Hospital 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 Western Reserve Hospital Program offer?

Western Reserve Hospital Program offers 1 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Western Reserve Hospital Program?

Western Reserve Hospital Program received 111 applications and interviewed about 14.4% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Western Reserve Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Western Reserve Hospital 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 Western Reserve Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Western Reserve Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 2%.

Where is Western Reserve Hospital Program located?

Western Reserve Hospital Program is located at 1900 23rd Street Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Its sponsoring institution is Western Reserve Hospital.

Who is the program director of Western Reserve Hospital Program?

The program director is Matthew Lutz. The program coordinator, Heather Kennedy, is the usual contact for application questions.

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