Orthopaedic Surgery

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

Philadelphia, PA · Middle Atlantic

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Program Director

Andrew D Sobel, MD

Email director

Program Coordinator

Jillian Lioy, MD

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

6 hospitals in Philadelphia

1
Presbyterian Medical Center (UPHS)
Philadelphia, PA
Primary
2
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia, PA
Sponsor
3
Bayhealth Medical Center
Dover, DE
Participant
4
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Participant
5
Pennsylvania Hospital (UPHS)
Philadelphia, PA
Participant
6
Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Philadelphia)
Philadelphia, PA
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK248 – 273

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

20%

US DO

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

27%

Out-of-State

16%

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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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