IMGPrep | Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program 2603822042 | Orthopaedic Surgery

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

Orthopaedic Surgery Analyst Verified · Apr 20, 2023

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program is a residency program specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery, located in Cleveland, Ohio, directed by Lukas M. Nystrom, MD and coordinated by Chris Orlinski. The program accepts applications through November 1, 2026 and holds an accreditation status of Continued. International Medical Graduates interested in this program may contact the program coordinator directly at orlinsc@ccf.org or 216.445.7570. IMGPrep analysts have verified and compiled this program’s IMG acceptance rate, USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 score requirements, Visa Sponsorship Policy, graduation year cutoff, and ECFMG certificate requirements — available to IMGPrep subscribers.

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Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program
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11/01/2026
92 days left

OH

Continued

Deadline 11/01/2026 92 days left
Accreditation Status Continued
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USMLE STEP 1
USMLE STEP 1
USMLE STEP 2
USMLE STEP 2

SCORE NOTES

VISA POLICY

VISA

GRADUATION CUT OFF

GRADUATION CUT OFF

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

ECFMG CERTIFICATE

ECFMG CERTIFICATE

PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT

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CURRENT RESIDENTS
Program Director
Name: Lukas M. Nystrom, MD
Program Coordinator
Name: Chris Orlinski Email: orlinsc@ccf.org Phone: 216.445.7570 Address: 9500 Euclid Ave,Cleveland
Program Website
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/orthopaedics-rheumatology/medical-professionals/orthopaedic-residencies
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