Orthopedic Surgery Residency

More than a decade of excellence at WellSpan York Hospital

Since its launch in July 2013, our Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program at York Hospital has followed a tradition of excellence in medical education.

We provide comprehensive hands-on and academic training along with protected time for conferences and educational experiences.

Why choose us for your residency?

We asked our residents, and they say the strong points of our program include:

a program director who cares about your education and a dedicated faculty of Fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons
daily sign-out and resident education
good educational stipend, salary and the ability to apply for educational grants
great hospital benefits
being part of your own learning experience and a close-knit orthopaedic family
strong support from the administration, including a dedicated hospital wing for education and support for courses
Upon graduation, our residents are prepared to go out into the world as well-trained general orthopaedists or to acquire excellent fellowships of their choosing

If you’re more into data and results, our orthopedic residency scored in the 90th percentile on the 2023 Ortho In-Training Exam (OITE) against all programs, including all U.S. allopathic, U.S. osteopathic, Canadian and international programs.

The WellSpan York Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Residency received our ACGME Initiation Accreditation in April 2019 and, as of April 2022, we have Continued Accreditation from the ACGME. We also have Continued Accreditation for Osteopathic Recognition as of January 2023. Previously, the program was accredited by the American Osteopathic Association.

About WellSpan York Hospital’s Orthopedic Surgery Residency

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Learn more about our program, including insights from some of our residents and interviews with our esteemed faculty.

Residency Information

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Our program

Our program prepares graduates to secure a fellowship and continue on their chosen career path.

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Curriculum

Residents experience significant hands-on training plus academic, simulation, research and cadaver lab learning experiences.

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Leadership and faculty

Learn from fellowship-trained surgeons who are not only talented and committed to mentoring but also service-minded people who value time with family.

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