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OPTI West Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsored by OPTI West.

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About OPTI West Program

ACGME code
2603100002
Program director
Troy Watson
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
260
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

OPTI West Program is a community-based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsored by OPTI West. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 260 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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.

  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates20%
  • US DO graduates80%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women10%
  • Men90%
  • White70%
  • Asian30%

Contact and location

Program director
Troy Watson
Program coordinator
Calesha Johnson
Coordinator phone
(702) 388-8437
Program phone
(702) 731-1616
Sponsoring institution
OPTI West

OPTI West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Program 620 Shadow Lane Las Vegas, NV 89106 Open in Google Maps

OPTI West Program: frequently asked questions

Does OPTI West Program sponsor visas?

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

Is OPTI West Program IMG-friendly?

OPTI West Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does OPTI West Program offer?

OPTI West Program offers 2 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for OPTI West Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. OPTI West Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is OPTI West Program located?

OPTI West Program is located at OPTI West/Valley Hospital Medical Center Program 620 Shadow Lane Las Vegas, NV 89106. Its sponsoring institution is OPTI West.

Who is the program director of OPTI West Program?

The program director is Troy Watson. The program coordinator, Calesha Johnson, is the usual contact for application questions.