Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of California (San Francisco) Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine.

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About University of California (San Francisco) Program

ACGME code
2600521002
Program director
Anthony Ding
Location
San Francisco, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
307
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of California (San Francisco) Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 307 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
8
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White53%
  • Asian37%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%

Contact and location

Program director
Anthony Ding
Program coordinator
Johnson Huang
Coordinator phone
(415) 476-6548
Program phone
(415) 476-2124
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 500 Parnassus Avenue MU320W San Francisco, CA 94143 Open in Google Maps

University of California (San Francisco) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of California (San Francisco) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of California (San Francisco) Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of California (San Francisco) Program IMG-friendly?

University of California (San Francisco) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does University of California (San Francisco) Program offer?

University of California (San Francisco) Program offers 8 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of California (San Francisco) 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 California (San Francisco) 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 University of California (San Francisco) Program located?

University of California (San Francisco) Program is located at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 500 Parnassus Avenue MU320W San Francisco, CA 94143. Its sponsoring institution is University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of California (San Francisco) Program?

The program director is Anthony Ding. The program coordinator, Johnson Huang, is the usual contact for application questions.