Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham.

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About Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program

ACGME code
2602421011
Program director
Christopher Bono
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
501
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 501 applications and invited about 15.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Orthopaedic Surgery interview rate of 16.2%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 74 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
12
Interview rate
15.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men62%
  • White52%
  • Asian23%
  • Black or African American16%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Christopher Bono
Program coordinator
Jennifer Duane
Coordinator phone
(617) 726-2942
Sponsoring institution
Mass General Brigham

Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit Street, WHT 535 Boston, MA 02114 Open in Google Maps

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program offer?

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program offers 12 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program?

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program received 501 applications and interviewed about 15.4% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School 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 Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program located?

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program is located at Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit Street, WHT 535 Boston, MA 02114. Its sponsoring institution is Mass General Brigham.

Who is the program director of Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program?

The program director is Christopher Bono. The program coordinator, Jennifer Duane, is the usual contact for application questions.