The Orthopedic Surgery Residency Faculty at Mayo Clinic Rochester includes a group of more than 50 surgical, research and clinical consultants. Our physicians work in an integrated and cooperative group practice that cares for more than 66,000 patients each year. Other highlights of the department include: 14,000 orthopedic surgeries each year, 900+ physicians have completed our residency since its beginning in 1910, and a 97% pass rate on American Board of Orthopedic Surgery certification exam.