Here are the top four orthopedic residency programs, from Doximity’s 2025-2026 Residency Navigator.
Note: Rankings are as of July 15, 2025.
1. Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center (New York City)
Size: 45 residents
2. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester, Minn.)
Size: 65 residents
3. NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYU Orthopedic Hospital (New York City)
Size: 70 residents
4. Washington University (St. Louis)
Size: 40 residents
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