Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity Based

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

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About Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program

ACGME code
2603821027
Program director
Christina Hardesty
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
685
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 685 applications and invited about 15.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Orthopaedic Surgery interview rate of 16.2%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
8
Interview rate
15.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates85%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women29%
  • Men71%
  • White71%
  • Asian24%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Christina Hardesty
Program coordinator
Kerwin Samson
Coordinator phone
(216) 844-4853
Program phone
(216) 844-3233
Sponsoring institution
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106 Open in Google Maps

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program offer?

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program?

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program received 685 applications and interviewed about 15.3% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland 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 Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland 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 Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program located?

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program is located at 11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106. Its sponsoring institution is Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program?

The program director is Christina Hardesty. The program coordinator, Kerwin Samson, is the usual contact for application questions.