Howard University Hospital Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by Howard University Hospital.
See how you matchAbout Howard University Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 2601000001
- Program director
- Onyinyechukwu Nwankwo
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 171
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 38.6%
- Of applicants invited
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Howard University Hospital Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by Howard University Hospital. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 171 applications and invited about 38.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.
The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 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
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 3
- Interview rate
- 38.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Contact and location
- Program director
- Onyinyechukwu Nwankwo
- Program coordinator
- Tyrece Hunter
- Coordinator phone
- (202) 865-6692
- [email protected]
- Sponsoring institution
- Howard University Hospital
2041 Georgia Ave. NW Washington, DC 20060 Open in Google Maps
Howard University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does Howard University Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Howard University Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
How many residency positions does Howard University Hospital Program offer?
Howard University Hospital Program offers 3 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Howard University Hospital Program?
Howard University Hospital Program received 171 applications and interviewed about 38.6% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Howard 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 Howard University Hospital 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 Howard University Hospital Program located?
Howard University Hospital Program is located at 2041 Georgia Ave. NW Washington, DC 20060. Its sponsoring institution is Howard University Hospital.
Who is the program director of Howard University Hospital Program?
The program director is Onyinyechukwu Nwankwo. The program coordinator, Tyrece Hunter, is the usual contact for application questions.