Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Boston University Medical Center Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston University Medical Center.

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About Boston University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
2602431066
Program director
Paul Tornetta
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
500
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Boston University Medical Center Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston University Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 500 applications and invited about 16.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Orthopaedic Surgery interview rate of 16.2%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
16.8%
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women28%
  • Men72%
  • White68%
  • Asian32%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%

Contact and location

Program director
Paul Tornetta
Program coordinator
Lynnette St. Louis
Coordinator phone
(617) 638-8934
Program phone
(617) 414-6295
Sponsoring institution
Boston University Medical Center

85 E. Concord Street 4th Floor Boston, MA 02118 Open in Google Maps

Boston University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Boston University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Boston University Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Boston University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at Boston University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Boston University Medical Center Program offer?

Boston University Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Boston University Medical Center Program?

Boston University Medical Center Program received 500 applications and interviewed about 16.8% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Boston University Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Boston University Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is Boston University Medical Center Program located?

Boston University Medical Center Program is located at 85 E. Concord Street 4th Floor Boston, MA 02118. Its sponsoring institution is Boston University Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Boston University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Paul Tornetta. The program coordinator, Lynnette St. Louis, is the usual contact for application questions.