Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsored by Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.

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About Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program

ACGME code
2603100001
Program director
Brock Wentz
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
303
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsored by Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 303 applications and invited about 17.8% 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 does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
17.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White70%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
Brock Wentz
Program coordinator
Rebecca Scott
Coordinator phone
(702) 671-2272
Sponsoring institution
Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

1701 West Charleston Blvd Suite 440 Las Vegas, NV 89102 Open in Google Maps

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program sponsor visas?

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program IMG-friendly?

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program offer?

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program offers 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program?

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program received 303 applications and interviewed about 17.8% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV 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 Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program located?

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program is located at 1701 West Charleston Blvd Suite 440 Las Vegas, NV 89102. Its sponsoring institution is Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.

Who is the program director of Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program?

The program director is Brock Wentz. The program coordinator, Rebecca Scott, is the usual contact for application questions.