Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Jefferson Health Medical Education.
See how you matchAbout Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 2604111157
- Program director
- Gene Shaffer
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 389
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 11.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 7%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Jefferson Health Medical Education. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 389 applications and invited about 11.6% 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 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
- 3
- Interview rate
- 11.6%
- 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
- Women7%
- Men93%
- White73%
- Asian20%
- Black or African American7%
- Other7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Gene Shaffer
- Program coordinator
- Brianna McMonagle
- Coordinator phone
- (215) 456-6620
- Program phone
- (215) 456-8835
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Jefferson Health Medical Education
5501 Old York Road WCB4 Philadelphia, PA 19141 Open in Google Maps
Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
About 7% of residents at Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia 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 Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program offer?
Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program offers 3 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program?
Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program received 389 applications and interviewed about 11.6% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia 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 Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia 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 Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program located?
Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program is located at 5501 Old York Road WCB4 Philadelphia, PA 19141. Its sponsoring institution is Jefferson Health Medical Education.
Who is the program director of Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Program?
The program director is Gene Shaffer. The program coordinator, Brianna McMonagle, is the usual contact for application questions.