University of Pennsylvania Health System Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System.
See how you matchAbout University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
- ACGME code
- 2604121023
- Program director
- Andrew Sobel
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 405
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 15.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 3%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 405 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 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 80 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 scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Interview rate
- 15.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates98%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs3%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women35%
- Men65%
- White63%
- Asian15%
- Black or African American13%
- Hispanic or Latino3%
- Other5%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Andrew Sobel
- Program coordinator
- Nancy Wells
- Coordinator phone
- (215) 327-6657
- Program phone
- (215) 294-9139
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Pennsylvania Health System
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Open in Google Maps
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Pennsylvania Health System Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Pennsylvania Health System 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 Pennsylvania Health System Program IMG-friendly?
About 3% of residents at University of Pennsylvania Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does University of Pennsylvania Health System Program offer?
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program offers 8 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Pennsylvania Health System Program?
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program received 405 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 Pennsylvania Health System 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 Pennsylvania Health System 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 Pennsylvania Health System Program located?
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program is located at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104. Its sponsoring institution is University of Pennsylvania Health System.
Who is the program director of University of Pennsylvania Health System Program?
The program director is Andrew Sobel. The program coordinator, Nancy Wells, is the usual contact for application questions.