Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-basedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

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About Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program

ACGME code
2600512219
Program director
Eugene Tsai
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
360
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program is a community-based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 360 applications and invited about 16.9% 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 sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 64 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
16.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White30%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%
  • Other22%

Contact and location

Program director
Eugene Tsai
Program coordinator
Lorin Williams
Coordinator phone
(310) 423-1282
Program phone
(310) 423-5900
Sponsoring institution
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

444 S. San Vicente Suite 603 Los Angeles, CA 90048 Open in Google Maps

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Cedars-Sinai 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 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program offer?

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

How competitive is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program?

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program received 360 applications and interviewed about 16.9% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cedars-Sinai 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 Cedars-Sinai 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 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program located?

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program is located at 444 S. San Vicente Suite 603 Los Angeles, CA 90048. Its sponsoring institution is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program?

The program director is Eugene Tsai. The program coordinator, Lorin Williams, is the usual contact for application questions.