Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program

1. Applicants must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or equivalent medical degree from an eligible medical school.
2. Graduates of United States or Canadian medical schools must be from a school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
3. Graduates of United States osteopathic medical schools must be from a school accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
4. International Medical Graduates must have an original, current and valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate.
5. Applicants must have passing results for United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) before appointment.
6. Applicants must meet Wayne State University Graduate Medical Education requirements for medical licensure, legal employment status and required health/immunization documentation before appointment.
7. The Otolaryngology program is an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited integrated residency with 20 residents, four per postgraduate year.

The Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program at Wayne State University School of Medicine is a five-year integrated program combining comprehensive clinical training, surgical experience, research and academic education. Residents receive training across major subspecialties including otology and neuro-otology, skull base surgery, head and neck oncology, rhinology and allergy, laryngology, pediatric otolaryngology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and bronchoesophagology. The curriculum progresses from broad surgical training in the first year to increasingly advanced clinical, operative, leadership and supervisory responsibilities in later years. Residents also participate in Grand Rounds, head and neck tumor conferences, journal clubs, research seminars and specialized courses such as temporal bone, sinus, facial plastic, head and neck anatomy, laser and pathology courses.

1. Submit the residency application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit the required application and supporting documents through ERAS.
3. Provide medical school credentials, including the medical school transcript and diploma.
4. Submit the required letters of recommendation; Wayne State Graduate Medical Education requires a minimum of three House Staff reference letters before appointment.
5. Submit passing USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) results.
6. International Medical Graduates must provide a valid ECFMG Certificate and appropriate documentation of legal employment/visa status.
7. Applications are reviewed by the Resident Recruitment Committee, which conducts interviews and selects residents for the Match.
8. Selected applicants participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
9. Before appointment, matched residents must complete Wayne State's employment and Graduate Medical Education requirements, including medical licensure, health screening, immunizations and verification of legal employment status.