Individuals with exceptional qualifications who share a common mission and philosophy. Stanford Otolaryngology especially encourages applications from African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, and other candidates from under-represented minority groups.

Residency Program Description

The Stanford Department of Otolaryngology offers two different tracks for residency training. Applicants may apply to one or both programs.  Interviews for both programs are conducted on the same days.

(1) Clinical Track
We offer four positions in the five-year clinical track.

(2) Clinician-Scientist Training Program
We offer one position in the Clinician-Scientist Training Program, a seven-year track which includes two years of protected research time (during the third and fourth years of residency).

Application deadline: October 1.

To submit an application to our program, please register on MyERAS.

After your application from ERAS has been received by the department, it will be evaluated by the Residency Selection Committee. Qualified candidates will be invited to interview.

Our program accepts application materials exclusively through ERAS. Interested candidates must submit their materials through ERAS by the application deadline to be considered for interviews.

1. Common application form
2. Personal statement
3. Medical school transcript
4. MSPE/Dean’s Letter (to be submitted as soon as it becomes available)
5. No more than four letters of recommendation (minimum of three letters)
6. Photograph
7. USMLE transcripts

Additional Requirements for international medical graduates:

1. ECFMG Status Report
2. Status letter from California Medical License Board

Q: Do you have a cut-off for USMLE scores?

A: We require that you have a passing USMLE score, but we do not have a minimum passing score cut-off. However, most of our applicants’ scores are above-average.


Q: Where can I get more information about residency policies?

A: Our Residency Handbook describes the program and its policies in minute detail.


Q: How do I find out more about research opportunities in residency?

A: Please visit the clinician-scientist track page.