Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Residents have subscriptions to the OrthoBullets and AAOS ResStudy online curriculums. In addition, GME provides an annual education allowance of $1000 for discretionary use to include such items as safety equipment, software, board/society/licensing fees, etc. Orthopaedic Surgery matches that $1000 annually. In addition, Graduate Medical Education and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery support meeting attendance for the presentation of posters and abstracts.
Total Program Size
6
7
7
6
7
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1968260C1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
64
Required letters of recommendation
2
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
10
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
15
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2603822042
Beeper or Home Call
0
3
6
8
8
Program Director
First Name
Lukas
Last Name
Nystrom
Degrees
MD, BA
Address
Cleveland Clinic
Orthopaedic Surgery A40
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195-0001
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.62056 41.503337)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Thomas
Middle Name
E
Last Name
Kuivila
Degrees
MD
Address
Cleveland Clinic
A41
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.621066 41.502539)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
85.60
% IMG
14.40
% DO
0.00
% Female
24.40
% Male
75.60
Total Physician
51
Total Non Physician
61
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
12.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 7 | ||
| Year | 7 | ||
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $65,361 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $67,564 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $69,746 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $72,475 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $74,890 | 20 | 999 |
Total Positions
33
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/-/scassets/files/org/graduate-medical-education/graduate-physicians-manual-2024.pdf