Apply to Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery Residency
Application Deadline
Annually by September 25th
Interview Dates
TBA
Internship/First-Year Residency Requirements
Senior medical students and other applicants applying for internship/first-year residency (PGY 1) are selected through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
Requirements include:
- Application
- Dean's report
- Transcript
- Three letters of recommendation
All completed applications are considered and arrangements for personal interviews are at the discretion of each Residency Review Committee.
Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program Requirements
Applications for the Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program are accepted electronically through the Electronic Residency Application Services (ERAS). Applications are considered complete when the following documentation is received through ERAS:
- Common Application Form (CAF)
- CV report (generated by the program for the CAF)
- Personal statement
- Medical school transcript(s)
- Dean's Letter (expected after November 1st)
- Three letters of recommendation (one chairman letter, if possible)
- Official transcripts from NBME indicating USMLE scores (Parts 1 and 2, if available)
- NRMP applicant number
In addition to the above, students and graduates of international medical schools must provide the following:
- Verification of ECFMG certification (provided through ERAS)
- Verification of United States residency status (permanent resident, naturalized citizen, etc.)
- Copy of valid (unexpired) Medical Board of California Authorization Letter
Questions?
Norissa Gastelum
Program Coordinator
Phone: 619-543-1967
Email: nagastelum@ucsd.edu