Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Residency Program
Barton HealthBarton Health is an ACGME-accredited community-based Orthopaedic sports medicine residency program in South Lake Tahoe, CA. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 2 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $58,000. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.
Overview
Accredited since 2009 · 1 years · Last ACGME review 2012
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Match data pending
Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.
Training tracks
Rural
RuralOther
OtherResidents
Cohort composition
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
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
Smoke-free workplace.
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
Barton Health is a not-for-profit, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, race or handicap in its relationship with patients, visitors or employees. Mission Barton Health delivers safe, high quality care and engages the community in the improvement of health and wellness. Vision Barton Health is the community health leader known for compassion and chosen for quality. Values Barton Health is committed to integrity, collaboration and excellence through the practice of our values: - Safety - Respect - Image - Efficiency Goals - Operational Excellence - Improve the continuum of care for all patients and their families. - Financial Stewardship & Strategic Growth - Ensure the continuity of a locally governed health system. - Quality & Compassion - Strengthen our position as a provider of compassionate and quality care. - Physician & Employee Engagement - Strengthen our position as a great place to work, practice and volunteer. - Community Health - Strengthen our position as a leader in community health. ----- Since our inception in 1963, Barton Health has been fully accredited by Joint Commission and licensed by the state of California. Every three years the hospital is scrutinized on everything from housekeeping techniques to medical care. Results of each survey have been outstanding in quality of care and delivery methods.
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.
Primary teaching site: Barton Health · South Lake Tahoe, CA
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
Barton Health
PrimaryRenown Regional Medical Center
Lake Tahoe Surgery Center
Tahoe Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine
Sierra Surgery Hospital
Carson Valley Medical Center
Location
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $58,000 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 13.3% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$2,800/mo · 58 days on market37.74% rental listings MoM
Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for El Dorado County, California (US Census ACS).
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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Barton Health located?
- Barton Health is located in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
- What type of program is Barton Health?
- Barton Health is a community-based residency program.
- Is Barton Health ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — Barton Health holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at Barton Health?
- Barton Health has approximately 2 residents in training.
- How much is rent near Barton Health?
- Median rent near South Lake Tahoe, CA is ~$1,550/month for a 1BR and ~$1,995/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
- Does Barton Health accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Barton Health reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does Barton Health sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- Yes — Barton Health reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Barton Health require?
- Barton Health 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 Barton Health?
- Barton Health reports a PGY-1 salary of $58,000. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to Barton Health?
- 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 Barton Health to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does Barton Health 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.