Tufts Medical Center Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Tufts Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Tufts Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 2602421013
- Program director
- Scott Ryan
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 521
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 18.4%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 5%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Tufts Medical Center Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Tufts Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 521 applications and invited about 18.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Orthopaedic Surgery interview rate of 16.2%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 72 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
- 18.4%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates95%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs5%
Demographics
- Women25%
- Men75%
- White75%
- Asian10%
- Black or African American15%
- Hispanic or Latino5%
- Other5%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Scott Ryan
- Program coordinator
- Starla Pathak
- Coordinator phone
- (617) 636-5172
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Tufts Medical Center
Department of Orthopaedics 800 Washington Street, Box 306 Boston, MA 02111 Open in Google Maps
Tufts Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Tufts Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Tufts 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 Tufts Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 5% of residents at Tufts 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 Tufts Medical Center Program offer?
Tufts Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Tufts Medical Center Program?
Tufts Medical Center Program received 521 applications and interviewed about 18.4% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Tufts 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 Tufts 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 Tufts Medical Center Program located?
Tufts Medical Center Program is located at Department of Orthopaedics 800 Washington Street, Box 306 Boston, MA 02111. Its sponsoring institution is Tufts Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Tufts Medical Center Program?
The program director is Scott Ryan. The program coordinator, Starla Pathak, is the usual contact for application questions.