Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program

Duration: 5 Year(s)

NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York City

New York City, New York, USA

Course TypeMaster

Course Specialty

Orthopedics

Overview

The Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program at NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the most prestigious and competitive orthopedic training programs in the United States. The residency is designed to develop highly skilled orthopedic surgeons through extensive operative experience, academic excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, and research-based education. The program provides comprehensive exposure to both operative and nonoperative orthopedic care across a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions.
Residents train at several major NYU Langone Health institutions, including Tisch Hospital, Kimmel Pavilion, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital, the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, and additional affiliated orthopedic centers. These facilities provide access to diverse patient populations and complex orthopedic cases.
The curriculum covers all major orthopedic subspecialties including adult reconstructive surgery, trauma surgery, sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, orthopedic oncology, hand surgery, spine surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, and foot and ankle surgery. Residents progressively assume greater responsibility in patient management, surgical planning, and operative performance throughout training.
A major strength of the program is its advanced surgical education infrastructure. Residents receive training through dedicated surgical skills laboratories, arthroscopy training facilities, cadaveric workshops, virtual reality simulation systems, fracture management programs, and procedural skills development courses. These resources help residents build technical proficiency before entering increasingly complex surgical cases.
The residency maintains a strong commitment to research and academic productivity. Residents are required to complete scholarly projects and are encouraged to participate in clinical research, basic science investigations, translational studies, publications, and presentations at national and international orthopedic conferences. Selected residents may participate in the Clinician–Scientist Training Program with dedicated research opportunities.
Weekly educational activities include orthopedic grand rounds, fracture conferences, journal clubs, research meetings, surgical planning discussions, subspecialty lectures, morbidity and mortality conferences, and board preparation sessions. Faculty members include nationally recognized leaders in orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal research.
Graduates of the program consistently secure highly competitive fellowships in sports medicine, spine surgery, orthopedic trauma, adult reconstruction, hand surgery, pediatric orthopedics, orthopedic oncology, and foot and ankle surgery. The residency prepares physicians for careers in academic medicine, subspecialty orthopedic practice, clinical research, and healthcare leadership.

Admission Intake

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

Fee (INR):

Stipend (INR):

Residents receive annual stipends according to postgraduate year (PGY) level under NYU Langone Health Graduate Medical Education policies

Accomodation:

Hostel Facility

Scholarship:

Eligibility

Must possess an MD or equivalent medical degree
Must apply through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service)
Participation in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) is mandatory
USMLE Step scores required
Medical school transcripts required
Curriculum Vitae (CV) required
Personal statement required
Dean’s Letter/MSPE required
Minimum three letters of recommendation required
ECFMG certification mandatory for IMGs
Strong academic, clinical, and research background preferred
Demonstrated interest in orthopedic surgery preferred

Minimum Education

MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Admission Process:

Step 1:

Complete an MD or equivalent medical degree from a recognized medical school.

Step 2:

Step 3:

Prepare and submit required documents:

Academic transcripts
USMLE scores
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Personal statement
Dean’s Letter/MSPE
Letters of recommendation
ECFMG certificate (for IMGs)

Step 4:

Apply through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

Step 5:

Applications are reviewed by the Orthopedic Surgery Residency Selection Committee.

Step 6:

Qualified applicants are invited for interviews.

Step 7:

Applicants are ranked and submitted to the NRMP Match system.

Step 8:

Successful candidates are matched and begin residency training in July.