Orthopaedic Surgery

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program

Los Angeles, CA · Pacific

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Contact

FP
Program Director
Frank Petrigliano, MD
Email director
RR
Program Coordinator
Rebecca Reyes
Email coordinator

Training Sites

8 hospitals in Los Angeles

  • 1
    Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center
    Santa Monica, CA
    Primary
  • 2
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles, CA
    Sponsor
  • 3
    Olive View/UCLA Medical Center
    Sylmar, CA
    Participant
  • 4
    Orthopaedic Hospital
    Los Angeles, CA
    Participant
  • 5
    Shriners Hospitals for Children (Los Angeles)
    Los Angeles, CA
    Participant
  • 6
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Torrance, CA
    Participant
  • 7
    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles, CA
    Participant
  • 8
    VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
    Los Angeles, CA
    Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK240270
180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD
24%
US DO
0%
US IMG
5%
Non-US IMG
8%

Applicant Origin

In-State
35%
Out-of-State
20%

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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