Orthopaedic Surgery

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

Cleveland, OH · East North Central

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Contact

LN
Program Director
Lukas Nystrom, MD, BA, MD
Email director
CO
Program Coordinator
Christine Orlinski
Email coordinator
Program website

Training Sites

5 hospitals in Cleveland

  • 1
    Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland, OH
    Primary
  • 2
    The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University
    Cleveland, OH
    Participant
  • 3
    Akron Children's
    Akron, OH
    Participant
  • 4
    Lutheran Hospital
    Cleveland, OH
    Participant
  • 5
    Euclid Hospital
    Euclid, OH
    Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK244 – 274
180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD
20%
US DO
0%
US IMG
0%
Non-US IMG
3%

Applicant Origin

In-State
32%
Out-of-State
14%

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Interview Prep

Common questions for Orthopaedic Surgery interviews

specialtyWhy orthopaedics over general surgery?★ common
clinicalDescribe an orthopaedic case that was memorable to you.★ common
specialtyWhat subspecialty are you considering? (Sports, spine, trauma, hand, joints)★ common
behavioralHow do you maintain work-life balance in a surgical specialty?
clinicalTell me about your surgical experience.★ common
personalTell me about yourself.★ common
specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common
programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common
behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common
personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common

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