Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program
About This Program
The goal of the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at Stanford University is to produce orthopaedic surgeons who are technically competent, interested in the overall well-being of their patients and knowledgeable of the literature in the field of orthopaedic surgery. In addition, we aim to develop interest in solving clinical and basic science problems in the field of orthopaedic surgery and have our residents become leaders in the field.-
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Raffi Stephen Avedian, MD, BA
Stanford Med Outpatient Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Melanie Yarza Bozarth
Stanford Healthcare
Locations
Stanford Med Outpatient Ctr
M/C 6342
450 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063
3801 Miranda Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1207
751 S Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 95128-2180
725 Welch Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Oct 16, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 20 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.