Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery.
See how you matchAbout Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 2603521022
- Program director
- Duretti Fufa
- Location
- New York, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 9
- 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
- For residents
Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery. It offers 9 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 visas.
Residents work about 70 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
- 9
- Interview rate
- 16.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women39%
- Men61%
- White46%
- Asian30%
- Black or African American22%
- Hispanic or Latino13%
- Other4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Duretti Fufa
- Program coordinator
- Pascal Ferreira
- Coordinator phone
- (917) 260-4837
- Program phone
- (212) 606-1440
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Hospital for Special Surgery
535 East 70th Street New York, NY 10021 Open in Google Maps
Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell 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 visas.
How many residency positions does Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center Program offer?
Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center Program offers 9 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center Program?
Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell 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 Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell 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 Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center 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 Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center Program located?
Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center Program is located at 535 East 70th Street New York, NY 10021. Its sponsoring institution is Hospital for Special Surgery.
Who is the program director of Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center Program?
The program director is Duretti Fufa. The program coordinator, Pascal Ferreira, is the usual contact for application questions.