Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
See how you matchAbout Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program
- ACGME code
- 2603822042
- Program director
- Lukas Nystrom
- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 7
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 438
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 16.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 6%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Cleveland, Ohio, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 438 applications and invited about 16.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Orthopaedic Surgery interview rate of 16.2%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% 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 80 hours a week in their first year.
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 scores of interviewed applicants
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 7
- Interview rate
- 16.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates94%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs6%
Demographics
- Women31%
- Men69%
- White63%
- Asian13%
- Black or African American16%
- Hispanic or Latino16%
- American Indian or Alaska Native3%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
- Other6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Lukas Nystrom
- Program coordinator
- Christine Orlinski
- Coordinator phone
- (216) 445-7570
- Program phone
- (216) 445-7164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation
9500 Euclid Avenue, A41 Cleveland, OH 44195 Open in Google Maps
Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program: frequently asked questions
Does Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Cleveland Clinic Foundation 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 Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program IMG-friendly?
About 6% of residents at Cleveland Clinic Foundation 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 Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program offer?
Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program offers 7 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?
Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program received 438 applications and interviewed about 16.2% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.
Where is Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program located?
Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program is located at 9500 Euclid Avenue, A41 Cleveland, OH 44195. Its sponsoring institution is Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
Who is the program director of Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program?
The program director is Lukas Nystrom. The program coordinator, Christine Orlinski, is the usual contact for application questions.