University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Phoenix, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.
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- ACGME code
- 2600331206
- Program director
- Norman Chutkan
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 386
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 13.7%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 5%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Phoenix, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 386 applications and invited about 13.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% 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 64 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
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 13.7%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates95%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs5%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women25%
- Men75%
- White50%
- Asian35%
- Black or African American10%
- Hispanic or Latino5%
- Other5%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Norman Chutkan
- Program coordinator
- Cenaida Aguirre Pino
- Coordinator phone
- (602) 839-6608
- Program phone
- (602) 839-3671
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix Orthopaedic Surgery Residency 1320 N 10th Street, Suite A Phoenix, AZ 85006 Open in Google Maps
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program sponsor visas?
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix 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 University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program IMG-friendly?
About 5% of residents at University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix 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 University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program offer?
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program offers 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program?
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program received 386 applications and interviewed about 13.7% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix 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 University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program located?
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program is located at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix Orthopaedic Surgery Residency 1320 N 10th Street, Suite A Phoenix, AZ 85006. Its sponsoring institution is University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.
Who is the program director of University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program?
The program director is Norman Chutkan. The program coordinator, Cenaida Aguirre Pino, is the usual contact for application questions.