Orthopaedic Surgery·Grand Rapids, MI

Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University

Allocate signal →Track an away here22-26 pooled · applicant-level
Step 2 invited
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p10 – p90
Sample N
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applicant rows
This cycle
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no tracked aways yet
Match rate
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no match data
02Away rotation impact
+72pp lift
Non-rotators
13%
specialty avg.
Rotators
86%
6 of 7
Interview lift
+72pp
vs not rotating

Of 7 prior-cycle rotators, 85% got an interview vs 13% for the average non-rotator across this specialty. Rotating here outpaces the typical specialty-wide pattern.

J-1 visaCategorical
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Program Director
Karl C Roberts, MD
Email director
BH
Program Coordinator
Becky Hoebeke
Email coordinator
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Training sites5 hospitals · Grand Rapids
  • 1
    Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital
    Grand Rapids, MI
    Primary
  • 2
    Corewell Health-Grand Rapids/Michigan State University
    Grand Rapids, MI
    Sponsor
  • 3
    Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital
    Grand Rapids, MI
    Participant
  • 4
    Mary Free Bed Hospital
    Grand Rapids, MI
    Participant
  • 5
    Trinity Health Grand Rapids
    Grand Rapids, MI
    Participant
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Rotator reports4 reports · paraphrased
hands-on
  • 18-19Two rotators in 2018/19 described a 4-week rotation split between trauma, overnight, operative, and community-hospital joints/sports/scopes, a mentor-oriented PD, close driving proximity between sites, and strong resident camaraderie. Rotators noted not all rotators are invited to interview.
  • 17-18Rotator in 2017/18 described a medium-sized community program with high operative volume, interns involved in skin-to-skin cases, PGY3s running joints rooms, moonlighting opportunities, resident-driven faculty recruitment, and night float. Rotator noted a well-regarded PD and welcoming residents.
  • 14-15Rotator in 2014/15 described a community program with strong operative emphasis, high volume including trauma, and a close resident culture.

Paraphrased from rotator survey responses. Names and identifying details removed.

Score rangesinvited cohort

Step 2 CK data not available

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview rates
US MD
0%
US DO
0%
US IMG
0%
Non-US IMG
0%
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Interview prepOrthopaedic Surgery
specialtyWhy orthopaedics over general surgery?★ common
clinicalDescribe an orthopaedic case that was memorable to you.★ common
specialtyWhat subspecialty are you considering? (Sports, spine, trauma, hand, joints)★ common
behavioralHow do you maintain work-life balance in a surgical specialty?
clinicalTell me about your surgical experience.★ common
personalTell me about yourself.★ common
specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common
programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common
behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common
personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common
Community resourcesOrthopaedic Surgery · 25-26
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