Otolaryngology faculty and trainees in a simulation lab

Apply for Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Residency

The otolaryngology-head and neck surgery residency training program at the University of Michigan Medical School participates in the in the National Resident Matching Program and accepts applications through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Please visit the ERAS website to complete the application for our program. 

Research Track
In addition to the 5-year positions available, there is a 6-year research track position available each year. No additional materials need to be submitted if you are applying for the research track.

It is highly encouraged to submit your application through ERAS by September 24, 2025.

Apply through ERAS

Interview Dates

In-person interviews for the upcoming application cycle will be offered on the following days:

  • December 4, 2025
  • December 5, 2025

Interview dates are subject to change.

Common Interview Offer Date

Our program will participate in the common interview offer timeline recommended by the Otolaryngology Program Directors Organization:

  • All initial interview offers will be released on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 12 pm EST.
  • Interview invitations will be limited to the number of interview slots available.
  • Interview scheduling will open on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 12 pm EST.

After the initial interview offers are accepted, additional interviews will be offered as positions are available.

Signaling

Our program will participate in preference signaling for the 2025-2026 match cycle. We plan to include signaling information as one part of a holistic application review during the interview selection process. 

Once applicants have been invited to interview, signaling data will not be considered in ranking decisions.