foreign medical grads getting ortho residencies in US

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Here are some numbers for 2003. I don't have 2004 yet. They will be out in September.
152 Programs
3024 Orthopedic Residents
2942 (97.3%) USMDs
285 (9.4%) Women
62 (2.1%) IMGs
2 (0.1%) Canadians
18 (0.6%) DOs

Where can one get those numbers? Also, do you know how many folks actually apply for ortho spots? Thanks.

The numbers are listed in one of the September JAMA issues every year. You can also find information through

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