Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program

1. Applicants must be eligible to apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Must submit the MyERAS application.
3. Must provide a Dean’s Letter, also known as the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE).
4. Must provide a medical student transcript with current surgery grades.
5. Must submit at least three letters of recommendation. Standardized letters of recommendation and traditional narrative letters are accepted.
6. Must submit a personal statement.
7. Must provide United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 scores, if applicable. Step 2 scores are not required but are strongly encouraged.
8. Must provide a color photograph.

Stanford University School of Medicine, part of Stanford University, is a leading medical education and research institution focused on clinical care, scientific research, innovation, and physician training. The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program aims to develop technically competent orthopaedic surgeons with strong knowledge of the field and a commitment to patient well-being. Residents receive faculty-guided clinical training, participate in basic science seminars, and complete a research or clinical project, with emphasis on lifelong learning and contributions to orthopaedic surgery.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Coordinate with the Dean’s Office at the medical school to submit the application materials through ERAS.
3. Submit the MyERAS application along with the required supporting documents.
4. Provide the Dean’s Letter / Medical Student Performance Evaluation, medical school transcript, personal statement, color photograph, and at least three letters of recommendation.
5. Submit United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 scores, if applicable; Step 2 scores may also be submitted and are strongly encouraged.
6. The program reviews submitted applications and selects applicants for interviews.
7. The program offers seven Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY-1) positions each year through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).