Nassau University Medical Center Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in East Meadow, New York, sponsored by Nassau University Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Nassau University Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 2603500223
- Program director
- Elizabeth Morrison
- Location
- East Meadow, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 396
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 18.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 9%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Nassau University Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in East Meadow, New York, sponsored by Nassau University Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 396 applications and invited about 18.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Orthopaedic Surgery interview rate of 16.2%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 70 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 3
- Interview rate
- 18.2%
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates9%
- US DO graduates82%
- US IMGs9%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Men100%
- White82%
- Asian9%
- Black or African American9%
- Hispanic or Latino9%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Elizabeth Morrison
- Program coordinator
- Shaleé Richardson
- Coordinator phone
- (516) 296-3339
- Program phone
- (516) 296-2659
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Nassau University Medical Center
2201 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow, NY 11554 Open in Google Maps
Nassau University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Nassau University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Nassau University Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Nassau University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 9% of residents at Nassau University Medical Center 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 Nassau University Medical Center Program offer?
Nassau University Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Nassau University Medical Center Program?
Nassau University Medical Center Program received 396 applications and interviewed about 18.2% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Nassau University Medical Center Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Nassau University Medical Center 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 Nassau University Medical Center Program located?
Nassau University Medical Center Program is located at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow, NY 11554. Its sponsoring institution is Nassau University Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Nassau University Medical Center Program?
The program director is Elizabeth Morrison. The program coordinator, Shaleé Richardson, is the usual contact for application questions.