Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital.

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About UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program

ACGME code
2600522108
Program director
Brian Farrell
Location
San Francisco, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
263
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 263 applications and invited about 17.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Orthopaedic Surgery interview rate of 16.2%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% 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
3
Interview rate
17.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women25%
  • Men75%
  • White75%
  • Asian17%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%

Contact and location

Program director
Brian Farrell
Program coordinator
Cheryl Haynes
Coordinator phone
(415) 750-5781
Program phone
(510) 882-7313
Sponsoring institution
UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital

450 Stanyan Street Graduate Medical Education - Orthopedics San Francisco, CA 94117 Open in Google Maps

UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program sponsor visas?

UCSF Health – St. Mary’s 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 UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at UCSF Health – St. Mary’s 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 UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program offer?

UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program offers 3 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program?

UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program received 263 applications and interviewed about 17.1% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UCSF Health – St. Mary’s 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 UCSF Health – St. Mary’s 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 UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program located?

UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program is located at 450 Stanyan Street Graduate Medical Education - Orthopedics San Francisco, CA 94117. Its sponsoring institution is UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital.

Who is the program director of UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program?

The program director is Brian Farrell. The program coordinator, Cheryl Haynes, is the usual contact for application questions.