University of Missouri-Columbia Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Columbia, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout 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
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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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.