Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program
Wayne State University School of MedicineWayne State University School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Detroit, MI. It has 4 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 20 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $57,842. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.
Overview
Accredited since 2007 · 5 years · Last ACGME review 2011
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Listed in the NRMP directory as “Wayne State University SOM-MI”.
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Training tracks
No tracks listed
No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.
Residents
Cohort composition
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
Resident roster
Resident roster — data pending
Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.
Schedule & Culture
Smoke-free workplace.
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Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
Karmanos Cancer Institute is a leader in transformative cancer care, research and education through courage, commitment and compassion. The Karmanos vision is a world free of cancer. As part of McLaren Health Care, Karmanos is the largest provider of cancer care and research in Michigan. For more than 75 years, the administrative and research headquarters, along with the premier specialty cancer hospital, have been located in downtown Detroit. With multiple network sites, Karmanos delivers world-renowned care and access to clinical trials throughout Michigan and northern Ohio. The National Cancer Institute recognizes Karmanos as one of the best cancer centers in the nation with a comprehensive cancer center designation. Its academic partnership with the Wayne State University School of Medicine provides the framework for cancer research and education – defining new standards of care and improving survivorship. For more information, please call 1-800-KARMANOS (1-800-527-6266) or visit www.karmanos.org.
Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.
Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 5 of 12 timely & effective care measures.
Top payer: National Marrow Donor Program ($68K)
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.
Source: FREIDA facility profile.
Primary teaching site: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute-Detroit · Detroit, MI
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute-Detroit
PrimaryVeterans Affairs Medical Center (Detroit)
Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital
Children's Hospital of Michigan
Beaumont Hospital-Dearborn
Beaumont Hospital-Royal Oak
Location
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $57,842 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 4.25% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$2,125/mo · 61 days on market11.11% rental listings MoM
Specials
Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for Wayne County, Michigan (US Census ACS).
County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).
Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.
People
Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Wayne State University School of Medicine located?
- Wayne State University School of Medicine is located in Detroit, MI.
- Is Wayne State University School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — Wayne State University School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at Wayne State University School of Medicine?
- Wayne State University School of Medicine has approximately 20 residents in training.
- How much is rent near Wayne State University School of Medicine?
- Median rent near Detroit, MI is ~$1,275/month for a 1BR and ~$1,735/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
- Does Wayne State University School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Wayne State University School of Medicine reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does Wayne State University School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- Wayne State University School of Medicine reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Wayne State University School of Medicine require?
- Wayne State University School of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- What is the resident salary at Wayne State University School of Medicine?
- Wayne State University School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $57,842. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to Wayne State University School of Medicine?
- US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Wayne State University School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does Wayne State University School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
- Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency program positions as they appear.