University of Chicago Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Chicago Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout University of Chicago Program
- ACGME code
- 2601621136
- Program director
- Tessa Balach
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 5
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 488
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 15.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Chicago Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Chicago Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 488 applications and invited about 15.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Orthopaedic Surgery interview rate of 16.2%.
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 visas.
Residents work about 70 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
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 5
- Interview rate
- 15.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women36%
- Men64%
- White64%
- Asian16%
- Black or African American16%
- Hispanic or Latino4%
- Other12%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Tessa Balach
- Program coordinator
- Anne Detrick
- Coordinator phone
- (773) 834-2858
- Program phone
- (773) 834-1634
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Avenue MC 3079 Chicago, IL 60637 Open in Google Maps
University of Chicago Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Chicago Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Chicago Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is University of Chicago Program IMG-friendly?
University of Chicago 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 visas.
How many residency positions does University of Chicago Program offer?
University of Chicago Program offers 5 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Chicago Program?
University of Chicago Program received 488 applications and interviewed about 15.2% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago Program located?
University of Chicago Program is located at 5841 S. Maryland Avenue MC 3079 Chicago, IL 60637. Its sponsoring institution is University of Chicago Medical Center.
Who is the program director of University of Chicago Program?
The program director is Tessa Balach. The program coordinator, Anne Detrick, is the usual contact for application questions.