How to Apply

General Application Information

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Regional Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Interview date(s) are scheduled during the month of January. Interviews will be virtual for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Application Requirements

  • ERAS Common Application Form
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • A minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Photograph
  • Medical School Transcripts
  • USMLE and/or COMLEX transcripts

We strongly encourage students to set up “audition rotations” prior to January’s interview date. We offer both two week and/or four week rotations.


Policy on Hiring Non-Tobacco Users

University Hospitals is committed to the health and wellness of our employees, our patients and our community. As part of these efforts, effective January 1, 2012, we will only hire candidates that do not use tobacco products. All candidates will be required to confirm their non-tobacco use when expressing interest for a job opportunity. Selected candidates for hire will be tested for tobacco use as part of the pre-employment lab screening process already in place.


Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding the application process, interviewing in general, or wish to set up a rotation, please contact our Program Coordinator, Jessica Owens at Jessica.Owens@uhhospitals.org or call 440-516-8706.