New York and California have over 75 orthopedic residents, more than any other state; and over half of residents stay in the state where they train to practice medicine full-time.
Here are the 10 states with the most orthopedic residents, according to 2024 data from the National Resident Matching Program:
1. New York: 101
2. California: 78
3. Pennsylvania: 68
4. (tie) Michigan: 64
4. (tie) Ohio: 64
5. Texas: 56
6. Florida: 45
7. (tie) Illinois: 35
7. (tie) New Jersey: 35
8. (tie) Massachusetts: 26
8. (tie) Missouri: 26
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