Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopaedic Residency Program at the Hospital for Special Surgery offers a 5-year comprehensive training in orthopaedic surgery, emphasizing didactics, research, and surgical education. Residents engage in various rotations, honing surgical skills early on and progressing through specialized training. The program is ACGME-accredited and is consistently ranked among the top for orthopaedic education in the U.S.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention IMG-friendly policies or specific acceptance rates for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). However, they accept candidates for residency who are ECFMG certified, per typical U.S. residency standards. It's advised to contact the program directly for the most accurate information.
Categorical Positions
9
Categorical Positions (detail)
Nine first-year residents (PGY-1s) are matched each admissions cycle. Residents average a call schedule of q4 on trauma services.
Program Website
Address
535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021
Program Director
Duretti Fufa, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster consists of nine PGY-1 MD residents, reflecting the typical number of first-year residents matched in the program each year.
PGY-1 MD
The program typically matches nine PGY-1 residents each year, suggesting a current count of 9 MD residents enrolled. This value reflects the current academic year as of 2024.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
During the five-year HSS Orthopaedic Residency Program, residents master the fundamentals of orthopaedic surgery and develop broad skills in musculoskeletal research, progressing through various rotations including Surgery, Trauma, Pediatrics, Foot and Ankle, and more.
Application
The HSS Orthopaedic Residency Program has set the standard for orthopaedic training in the United States. The residency program matches nine first-year residents (PGY-1) each admissions cycle. Specific details about application deadlines were not provided in the extracted text.
# of Locations
HSS has multiple regional sites including White Plains, Fresh Meadows, Uniondale, Paramus, and Stamford, in addition to its main campus in New York City; residents rotate through these locations.
Fellowship
Graduates of the program often match to competitive fellowship programs after completion. Notable fellowships include Pediatric Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Adult Joint Reconstruction, Spine Surgery, and more, with many alumni holding leadership positions in national medical organizations.
Resident Life
Overview
HSS consistently ranks among U.S.News and World Report’s top hospitals for orthopaedics and rheumatology, known for its culture of excellence and comprehensive training.
On Call Schedule
PGY-1 call is split into short call and long call, with long call on weekends. PGY-1 residents typically participate only in the call pool for the rotation they are assigned. PGY-2 residents work in-house with alternate night float responsibilities, and PGY-3 residents have reduced in-house responsibilities with more home call duties. PGY-4 and PGY-5 residents have no in-house call responsibilities but take home call during specific rotations.
# of Years of Program
The program lasts five years (PGY-1 to PGY-5) and offers comprehensive training across various specialties in orthopaedics.
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Alumni
Upon completion of the residency program, graduates are prepared to take their talents to top academic medical centers and hospitals across the country. Many are matched to competitive fellowship programs and take on academic and private-practice positions. Alumni hold leadership positions in national medical organizations.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
HSS covers costs for course participation, tuition for certain courses, funding for conference attendance, and offers an education fund to cover additional education-related expenses.
PGY-1 Salary
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