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Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Redwood City, California, sponsored by Stanford Health Care.

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About Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

ACGME code
2600521098
Program director
Raffi Avedian
Location
Redwood City, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
331
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Redwood City, California, sponsored by Stanford Health Care. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 331 applications and invited about 17.5% 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 sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
17.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women49%
  • Men51%
  • White60%
  • Asian26%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Raffi Avedian
Program coordinator
Janice Brenstuhl
Coordinator phone
(650) 497-9586
Program phone
(650) 721-7638
Sponsoring institution
Stanford Health Care

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 450 Broadway Street M/C 6342 Redwood City, CA 94063-6342 Open in Google Maps

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program IMG-friendly?

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University 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 Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program offer?

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program offers 7 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program?

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program received 331 applications and interviewed about 17.5% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University 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 Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program located?

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program is located at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 450 Broadway Street M/C 6342 Redwood City, CA 94063-6342. Its sponsoring institution is Stanford Health Care.

Who is the program director of Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program?

The program director is Raffi Avedian. The program coordinator, Janice Brenstuhl, is the usual contact for application questions.