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Johns Hopkins University Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Baltimore, Maryland, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

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About Johns Hopkins University Program

ACGME code
2602321057
Program director
Dawn LaPorte
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
423
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Johns Hopkins University Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Baltimore, Maryland, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 423 applications and invited about 15.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Orthopaedic Surgery interview rate of 16.2%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. 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 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
7
Interview rate
15.6%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates94%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women27%
  • Men73%
  • White30%
  • Asian55%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Dawn LaPorte
Program coordinator
Honor Gifford
Coordinator phone
(410) 955-8344
Sponsoring institution
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Surgery 601 N Caroline Street, Suite 5212 Baltimore, MD 21287 Open in Google Maps

Johns Hopkins University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Johns Hopkins University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Johns Hopkins University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Johns Hopkins University Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at Johns Hopkins University 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 Johns Hopkins University Program offer?

Johns Hopkins University Program offers 7 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Johns Hopkins University Program?

Johns Hopkins University Program received 423 applications and interviewed about 15.6% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Johns Hopkins University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Johns Hopkins University 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 Johns Hopkins University Program located?

Johns Hopkins University Program is located at Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Surgery 601 N Caroline Street, Suite 5212 Baltimore, MD 21287. Its sponsoring institution is Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Johns Hopkins University Program?

The program director is Dawn LaPorte. The program coordinator, Honor Gifford, is the usual contact for application questions.