Every one of the 963 positions filled — a 100% fill rate — and just 10 went to IMGs (1.0%). Orthopaedic Surgery is one of the most competitive specialties in the entire Match for international graduates — and success still depends on how you choose your programs.
Most applicants apply to the wrong mix of programs — and it costs them interviews.
* Transparency Notice: Orthopaedic Surgery is one of the most competitive specialties in the Match for IMGs — international graduates accounted for just 1% of all matches. We have advised only four Orthopaedic Surgery applicants over the past twenty years, with a 75% match rate. These results reflect an exceptionally selective process and individualized advising—not typical outcomes for all applicants.