Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Camden, New Jersey, sponsored by Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital.
See how you matchAbout Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 2603300223
- Program director
- Tae Kim
- Location
- Camden, New Jersey
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 431
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 12.5%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 7%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Camden, New Jersey, sponsored by Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 431 applications and invited about 12.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 66 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 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
- 4
- Interview rate
- 12.5%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates93%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs7%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women21%
- Men79%
- White64%
- Asian21%
- Black or African American7%
- Hispanic or Latino14%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Tae Kim
- Program coordinator
- Brenda Small
- Coordinator phone
- (856) 342-2644
- Program phone
- (856) 361-1758
- [email protected]
- Sponsoring institution
- Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital
3 Cooper Plaza Suite 410 Camden, NJ 08103 Open in Google Maps
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
About 7% of residents at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital 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 visas.
How many residency positions does Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program offer?
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program offers 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program?
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program received 431 applications and interviewed about 12.5% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital 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 Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program located?
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program is located at 3 Cooper Plaza Suite 410 Camden, NJ 08103. Its sponsoring institution is Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital.
Who is the program director of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program?
The program director is Tae Kim. The program coordinator, Brenda Small, is the usual contact for application questions.