Western Reserve Hospital Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, sponsored by Western Reserve Hospital.
See how you matchAbout Western Reserve Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 2603800180
- Program director
- Koan Heindel
- Location
- Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 2
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 267
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 13.9%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Western Reserve Hospital Program is a community-based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, sponsored by Western Reserve Hospital. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 267 applications and invited about 13.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Orthopaedic Surgery interview rate of 16.2%.
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 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 minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 2
- Interview rate
- 13.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 1
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates0%
- US DO graduates100%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women20%
- Men80%
- White90%
- Hispanic or Latino20%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Koan Heindel
- Program coordinator
- Heather Kennedy
- Coordinator phone
- (330) 971-7521
- Program phone
- (330) 971-7225
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Western Reserve Hospital
1900 23rd Street Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 Open in Google Maps
Western Reserve Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does Western Reserve Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Western Reserve Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Western Reserve Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
Western Reserve Hospital 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 Western Reserve Hospital Program offer?
Western Reserve Hospital Program offers 2 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Western Reserve Hospital Program?
Western Reserve Hospital Program received 267 applications and interviewed about 13.9% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Western Reserve Hospital Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Western Reserve Hospital 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 Western Reserve Hospital Program located?
Western Reserve Hospital Program is located at 1900 23rd Street Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Its sponsoring institution is Western Reserve Hospital.
Who is the program director of Western Reserve Hospital Program?
The program director is Koan Heindel. The program coordinator, Heather Kennedy, is the usual contact for application questions.