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UPMC Medical Education/Hamot Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Erie, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.

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About UPMC Medical Education/Hamot Program

ACGME code
2604122156
Program director
James DeLullo
Location
Erie, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
403
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

UPMC Medical Education/Hamot Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Erie, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 403 applications and invited about 13.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective 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 does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
13.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White67%
  • Asian40%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
James DeLullo
Program coordinator
Marla DeSantis
Coordinator phone
(814) 877-6253
Program phone
(814) 877-9100
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

UPMC Hamot 201 State Street Erie, PA 16550 Open in Google Maps

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UPMC Medical Education/Hamot Program: frequently asked questions

Does UPMC Medical Education/Hamot Program sponsor visas?

UPMC Medical Education/Hamot 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 UPMC Medical Education/Hamot Program IMG-friendly?

UPMC Medical Education/Hamot Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does UPMC Medical Education/Hamot Program offer?

UPMC Medical Education/Hamot Program offers 3 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UPMC Medical Education/Hamot Program?

UPMC Medical Education/Hamot Program received 403 applications and interviewed about 13.6% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UPMC Medical Education/Hamot Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has UPMC Medical Education/Hamot 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 UPMC Medical Education/Hamot Program located?

UPMC Medical Education/Hamot Program is located at UPMC Hamot 201 State Street Erie, PA 16550. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education/Hamot Program?

The program director is James DeLullo. The program coordinator, Marla DeSantis, is the usual contact for application questions.