Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity Based

Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Stony Brook, New York, sponsored by Stony Brook Medicine.

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About Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program

ACGME code
2603521181
Program director
James Nicholson
Location
Stony Brook, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
345
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Stony Brook, New York, sponsored by Stony Brook Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 345 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women17%
  • Men83%
  • White63%
  • Asian33%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
James Nicholson
Program coordinator
Kelly Walsh
Coordinator phone
(631) 444-1487
Sponsoring institution
Stony Brook Medicine

HSC T-18, Room 089 Department of Orthopaedics Stony Brook, NY 11794-8181 Open in Google Maps

Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Stony Brook Medicine/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 Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program offer?

Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program offers 5 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Stony Brook Medicine/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 Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program located?

Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program is located at HSC T-18, Room 089 Department of Orthopaedics Stony Brook, NY 11794-8181. Its sponsoring institution is Stony Brook Medicine.

Who is the program director of Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program?

The program director is James Nicholson. The program coordinator, Kelly Walsh, is the usual contact for application questions.