UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by UCSF Health – St. Mary’s Hospital.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.