Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity Based

University of Missouri-Columbia Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Columbia, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.

See how you match

About University of Missouri-Columbia Program

ACGME code
2602821148
Program director
Mauricio Kfuri
Location
Columbia, Missouri
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
429
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Missouri-Columbia Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Columbia, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 429 applications and invited about 15.6% 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 60 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

See how much sending a program signal, or a matching geographic preference, raised interview chances at this program.

You can unlock these details for 2 programs for free, no account needed. After that, create a free account to keep going.

Is University of Missouri-Columbia Program a good fit for you?

Create a free account, enter your scores, visa needs and graduation year, and get a program list ranked by how well each program fits your profile.

Create a free account

Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
15.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates73%
  • US DO graduates19%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women27%
  • Men73%
  • White73%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
Mauricio Kfuri
Program coordinator
Chelsea Epperson
Coordinator phone
(573) 884-9037
Program phone
(573) 884-7796
Sponsoring institution
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

Misssouri Orthopaedic Institute 1100 Virginia Avenue, DC953.00 Columbia, MO 65212 Open in Google Maps

University of Missouri-Columbia Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Missouri-Columbia Program sponsor visas?

University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia Program offer?

University of Missouri-Columbia Program offers 5 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Missouri-Columbia Program?

University of Missouri-Columbia Program received 429 applications and interviewed about 15.6% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. 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 Missouri-Columbia Program located?

University of Missouri-Columbia Program is located at Misssouri Orthopaedic Institute 1100 Virginia Avenue, DC953.00 Columbia, MO 65212. Its sponsoring institution is University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Missouri-Columbia Program?

The program director is Mauricio Kfuri. The program coordinator, Chelsea Epperson, is the usual contact for application questions.