Photo Caption: Top, from left: Nikhil Gattu, MD; Gabrielle Gilmer, MD, PhD; Shravya Kakulamarri, MD (Research Resident); Emily Luo, MD, MHS. Bottom, from left: Joshua Porto, MD, MS; Julia Ralph, MD; Walter Sobba, MD; Emma Tapp, MD.
San Francisco, CA (March 20, 2026) — The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is proud to welcome eight outstanding new residents following the highly competitive 2026 Match. Each brings a unique background, exceptional skill, and a deep commitment to patient care and academic excellence.
“We are excited to welcome our next class of residents to the UCSF family. They embody the academic rigor, scholarly inquiry, and commitment to excellence that define our community. We are proud to be part of their journey as the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons," said Anthony Ding, MD, UCSF Residency Program Director.
2026 UCSF Orthopaedic Surgery Residents
- Nikhil Gattu, MD – McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health
- Gabrielle Gilmer, MD, PhD – University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- Shravya Kakulamarri, MD (Research Resident) – University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
- Emily Luo, MD, MHS – Duke University School of Medicine
- Joshua Porto, MD, MS – Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
- Julia Ralph, MD – Duke University School of Medicine
- Walter Sobba, MD – New York University Grossman School of Medicine
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Emma Tapp, MD – UCSF School of Medicine
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