Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.