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Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in New York, New York, sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery.

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About 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
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.