How to Apply — Orthopedic Residency at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Audition Rotations

Thank you for your interest in our ACGME-accredited Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program. We begin accepting audition rotation request on March 1 of each year. 

To apply for an audition rotation with our program you must submit a “Clinical Rotation Request Form”.

In addition to submitting an “Clinical Rotation Request”, applicants should include a strong personal statement highlighting your interest in orthopedics and career goals. Your personal statement should include why you are interested in our program.

You can email your personal statement to tharris2@mercy.com.

The benefits of auditioning with our program are as follows:

  • Gaining a better understanding of our programs culture and practice style
  • Receive valuable feedback from potential residency mentors and leadership
  • Improving your chances of matching with our residency program

Application Deadline

We will begin accepting applications through Electronic Resident Application Services (ERAS) only, beginning Sept. 1 and ending Dec 15.  for the upcoming match season. 

Candidate Eligibility

MD and DO applicants are welcome to apply.

Match Program Participation

Selection is made through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) using a standardized ERAS residency application with review of a personal statement, reference letters, a Dean's Letter, and, depending on the qualifications, a personal interview with the residency program director and other members of the residency faculty and residents.

NRMP Program Code: 1584260C0