University of Rochester Medical Center Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Rochester, New York, sponsored by University of Rochester Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout University of Rochester Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 2603521031
- Program director
- Susan McDowell
- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 442
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 23.1%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Rochester Medical Center Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Rochester, New York, sponsored by University of Rochester Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 442 applications and invited about 23.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.
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. 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
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Interview rate
- 23.1%
- 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
- Women23%
- Men77%
- White64%
- Asian23%
- Black or African American8%
- Hispanic or Latino10%
- American Indian or Alaska Native3%
- Other3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Susan McDowell
- Program coordinator
- Bonnie Schuster
- Coordinator phone
- (585) 602-2560
- Program phone
- (585) 276-4380
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Rochester Medical Center
601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 665 Rochester, NY 14642 Open in Google Maps
University of Rochester Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Rochester Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Rochester Medical Center 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 Rochester Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
University of Rochester Medical Center 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 Rochester Medical Center Program offer?
University of Rochester Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Rochester Medical Center Program?
University of Rochester Medical Center Program received 442 applications and interviewed about 23.1% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Rochester Medical Center 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 Rochester Medical Center 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 Rochester Medical Center Program located?
University of Rochester Medical Center Program is located at 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 665 Rochester, NY 14642. Its sponsoring institution is University of Rochester Medical Center.
Who is the program director of University of Rochester Medical Center Program?
The program director is Susan McDowell. The program coordinator, Bonnie Schuster, is the usual contact for application questions.