Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

St Luke's University Hospital Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, sponsored by St Luke's University Hospital.

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About St Luke's University Hospital Program

ACGME code
2604121212
Program director
Kristofer Matullo
Location
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
455
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

St Luke's University Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, sponsored by St Luke's University Hospital. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 455 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 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 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
4
Interview rate
15.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women31%
  • Men69%
  • White56%
  • Asian31%
  • Hispanic or Latino25%

Contact and location

Program director
Kristofer Matullo
Program coordinator
Tamara Colon
Coordinator phone
(484) 658-5480
Program phone
(484) 526-2369
Sponsoring institution
St Luke's University Hospital

801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 Open in Google Maps

St Luke's University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does St Luke's University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

St Luke's University Hospital 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 St Luke's University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at St Luke's University Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does St Luke's University Hospital Program offer?

St Luke's University Hospital Program offers 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is St Luke's University Hospital Program?

St Luke's University Hospital Program received 455 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 St Luke's University Hospital Program?

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

St Luke's University Hospital Program is located at 801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18015. Its sponsoring institution is St Luke's University Hospital.

Who is the program director of St Luke's University Hospital Program?

The program director is Kristofer Matullo. The program coordinator, Tamara Colon, is the usual contact for application questions.