IMG profile
Average Stats for a Matched US IMG in 2023:
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USMLE Step 1 score: 246
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USMLE Step 2 CK score: 256
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Research: 16.8
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Abstracts/Presentations/Publications: 29.6
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Work: 7.1
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Volunteer: 8.4
Average Stats for a Matched Non-US IMG in 2023:
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USMLE Step 1 score: 239
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USMLE Step 2 CK score: 250
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Research: 9.4
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Abstracts/Presentations/Publications: 98.0
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Work: 5.9
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Volunteer: 5.7
Speciality Factors
In March 2023, the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) conducted its survey of directors of programs participating in the Main Residency Match® to characterize the factors that Program Directors use to select applicants for interviews and rank applicants for the Main Residency Match. See results of the Program Director Survey for Orthopaedic Surgery below:
Drivers for Engaging in Holistic Review (For Those Indicating that they Performed Holistic Review) 2023:
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Increase resident diversity: 85%
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Identify promising applicants: 69%
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Improve applicant program alignment: 58%
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Support institution mission better: 66%
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Other factors: 4%
Percentage of Programs Citing Discrete Factors and Mean Importance Rating¹ of Said Factors 2023:
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Applicant personal attributes: 96% (4.7)
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Applicant interests: 87% (4.2)
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Applicant interpersonal skills, ethics, and professionalism: 79% (4.8)
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Applicant personal experiences: 77% (4.0)
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Applicant geographic preferences: 36% (4.0)
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Other component or components: 15% (4.7)
¹Ratings on a scale from 1 (not at all important) to 5 (very important).
% of Programs Interviewing IMGs:
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US IMG: Often 3%, Seldom 50%, Never 47%
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Non-US IMG: Often 3%, Seldom 35%, Never 62%
% of Programs Ranking IMGs:
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US IMG: Often 6%, Seldom 47%, Never 47%
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Non-US IMG: Often 3%, Seldom 31%, Never 66%
% of Programs Using USMLE to Select IMG Applicants for Interview:
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Step 1: Does not consider 11%, Requires pass only 16%, Prefers but does not require target score 11%, Requires target score 62%
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Step 2 CK: Does not consider 11%, Requires pass only 26%, Prefers but does not require target score 31%, Requires target score 32%
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Step 3: Does not consider 48%, Requires pass only 22%, Prefers but does not require target score 17%, Requires target score 13%
Fast Facts
| Total Training |
5 years |
| Average Residency Salary |
$60,000 |
| Average Physician Salary |
$560,000 |
| Average Physician Work Week |
57 Hours |
| Peak Interview Months |
December-February |
| Key Organizations and Societies |
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Diversity in Orthopaedics
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Orthopaedic Association
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Clinical Orthopaedic Society
Hip Society
Knee Society
Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society
Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
Orthopaedic Research Society |
- Orthopaedic surgery is one of the least IMG-friendly specialties.
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Match Statistics 2024
Main Residency Match and Post-Match Stats
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Post-Match SOAP Unfilled Positions
Post-Match SOAP
| Program Track |
Participating Programs |
Filled Programs |
Positions Available |
Filled Positions |
| PGY-1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subspecialties
- Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics
- Hand surgery
- Shoulder and elbow surgery
- Total joint reconstruction (arthroplasty)
- Pediatric orthopedics
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Spine surgery
- Musculoskeletal oncology
- Surgical sports medicine
Additional Info
For the 2025 Orthopaedic Surgery residency application cycle, the key updates and guidelines are as follows:
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Electronic Standardized Letter of Recommendation (eSLOR):
Starting with the 2024-2025 application cycle, OB/GYN residency programs will use ResidencyCAS instead of ERAS. This change aims to reduce application costs and improve the holistic review process of applicants.
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The eSLOR replaces the traditional narrative letter of recommendation. Separate written letters are unnecessary if the eSLOR is utilized.
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Applicants must provide their first name, last name, and email address to their letter writers, sign a consent agreement, and ensure the eSLOR is completed and uploaded to the ERAS portal.
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For further information and to start the process, visit the eSLOR Applicant page on the AOA website (American Orthopaedic Association) (American Orthopaedic Association) (American Orthopaedic Association).
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Universal Interview Offer Day:
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Scheduled for November 18, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET. Applicants who do not respond by November 21, 2024, may have their interview spots offered to other candidates.
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Details can be found on the AOA/CORD page (American Orthopaedic Association) (OU College of Medicine).
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Steps for Completing eSLOR:
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Letter authors must log into the eSLOR system, complete the form, download it as a PDF, and upload it to the AAMC ERAS Letter of Recommendation Portal (LoRP).
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For a detailed guide, visit the eSLOR Instructions (American Orthopaedic Association) (American Orthopaedic Association).
