The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery is pleased to accept applications for the 2009-10 Match. The application deadline is October 15th. However, we will be downloading applications through ERAS beginning November 1, 2009 when the MSPE is released. Our interviews dates will be January 4 and 11, 2010.

Application Requirements

Applications for the PGY-1 generals surgery year and the Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program are accepted electronically through ERAS®. Applications are considered complete when the following documentation is received through ERAS:

• Common Application Form (CAF)
• CV Report (Generated by the Program from the CAF)
• Personal Statement
• Medical School Transcript(s)
• Dean’s Letter (expected after November 1^st)
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Official transcripts from NBME indicating USMLE scores (Parts 1 and 2)
  PLEASE NOTE: both must be reported by no later than February 15, 2010
• 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 ECFMG J-1 visa status. Note: Visas in any other category (B-1, H-1, etc.) cannot be accepted.
• Verification of United States residency status (permanent resident, naturalized citizen, etc.)*
• Copy of valid (unexpired) Medical Board of California Authorization Letter*

Program Contacts and Information

Thank you for your interest in our training program.

UCSF Department of Otolaryngology
2233 Post Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 476-4952
Fax: (415) 502-6437
Email: cdunne@ohns.ucsf.edu