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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Residency Program

Steadman Philippon Research Institute
Vail, CO
Continued AccreditationACGME #2680721063Community

Steadman Philippon Research Institute is an ACGME-accredited community-based Orthopaedic sports medicine residency program in Vail, CO. It has 8 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 8 residents in training. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

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Overview

Positions / year
8
8 residents · 8 approved
PGY-1 salary
Not reported
IMG percentage
Visa sponsorship
None
Not currently sponsoring
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 1993 · 1 years · Last ACGME review 2010

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Required
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Required
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
Reference letters needed
Visa
Not sponsored
Application service

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

Other

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

Cohort composition — data pending

Cohort composition hasn't been reported for this program yet.

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
50
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
12
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
3
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.9
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Mission: The Institute is dedicated to keeping people of all ages physically active through orthopaedic research and education in the areas of arthritis, healing, rehabilitation, and injury prevention. Founded in 1988 by orthopaedic surgeon Dr. J. Richard Steadman, the Steadman Philippon Research Institute is an independent, tax-exempt (IRS code 501(c)(3)) charitable organization, employing scientists, researchers, fellows, visiting scholars, and interns The Steadman Philippon Research Institute is known throughout the world for our research into the causes, prevention and treatment of orthopaedic disorders. We are committed to solving orthopaedic problems that limit an individual's ability to maintain an active life. Our research perspective is based on clinical relevance, with a goal of improving the care of the patient. Recognizing that the body's innate healing powers can be harnessed and manipulated to improve the healing process has led to exciting advances in surgical techniques, such as microfracture and innovative rehabilitation developed by Dr. Richard Steadman, and validated at our Institute. Today, the Institute is recognized worldwide for Dr. Marc Philippon’s pioneering research for the treatment of sports related injuries to the hip.

Star Rating
5 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care0 better · 3 same · 0 worse
Mortality0 better · 3 same · 0 worse
Readmission0 better · 8 same · 0 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 10 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Leapfrog Safety GradeA
NIH Research Funding (FY2025)
Total awarded
$3.3M
Active projects
~1

Source: NIH RePORTER — federal research grants awarded to this teaching hospital (last 3 fiscal years).

Primary teaching site: Steadman Philippon Research Institute · Vail, CO

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Steadman Philippon Research Institute

Primary
Vail, CO

Location

Livability

County figures for Eagle County, Colorado (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
4.4%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$103,174
+$25k vs US median
Avg Commute
23 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Matthew Provencher, MD

Program Director - Professor of Surgery & Orthopaedics

Program Director

Marc J Philippon, MD

Associate Program Director

Coordinator

Liz Pyke

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Steadman Philippon Research Institute located?
Steadman Philippon Research Institute is located in Vail, CO.
What type of program is Steadman Philippon Research Institute?
Steadman Philippon Research Institute is a community-based residency program.
Is Steadman Philippon Research Institute ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Steadman Philippon Research Institute holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Steadman Philippon Research Institute?
Steadman Philippon Research Institute has approximately 8 residents in training.
How much is rent near Steadman Philippon Research Institute?
Median rent near Vail, CO is ~$3,025/month for a 1BR and ~$3,500/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does Steadman Philippon Research Institute accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Steadman Philippon Research Institute has not reported an IMG resident percentage to FREIDA, so MatchPath publishes none for this program — the figure is missing at the source, not withheld. Its visa sponsorship and PGY-1 salary are shown on this page wherever the program reports them. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Steadman Philippon Research Institute sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Steadman Philippon Research Institute does not currently report J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship to FREIDA. That means no sponsorship is listed at the source rather than that the program has ruled it out — confirm directly with the program if visa status decides your list.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Steadman Philippon Research Institute require?
Steadman Philippon Research Institute does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Steadman Philippon Research Institute?
Steadman Philippon Research Institute has not reported a PGY-1 salary to FREIDA, so this page shows it as not reported. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion; the program or its GME office can confirm the current figure.
How do I apply to Steadman Philippon Research Institute?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Steadman Philippon Research Institute to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Steadman Philippon Research Institute have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Orthopaedic sports medicine residency program positions as they appear.