Orthopaedic Surgery is among the most competitive residency positions to achieve, especially for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery suggests residency applicants interested in Orthopaedic Surgery should start early and locate a mentor. It is also important to establish connections and network throughout the Surgery, and Orthopaedic Surgery professional community. For example, an orthopaedic research or mini-research fellowship project should be included in your residency application. Like many other specialties, the appropriate Letters of Recommendation from well-known orthopaedic surgeons can also go a long way. Throughout medical school, ortho-applicants should strive for the highest grades and performance. Orthopaedic Surgery is a demanding specialty that expects the best from its future residents.
Every specialty has unique factors they want each candidate to have in their residency application. NRMP conducts regular Program Director surveys to identify which parts of the residency application are most important in differing specialties. Among the information gathered, Program Directors were asked to to cite factors they used to select candidates for interviews. They were also asked to rate each factor on a scale from 1 (least important) to 5 (most important).
Total Training | 5 years (minimum) + 2 years clinical practice |
Average Residency Salary | $57,000 |
Average Work Week | 57 Hours |
Peak Interview Months | December, February |
Key Organizations and Societies: | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Program Track | Categorical |
Participating Programs | 1 |
Filled Programs | 1 |
Positions Available | 1 |
Filled Positions | 1 |
http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Main-Match-Result-and-Data-2018.pdf
http://nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/NRMP-2018-Program-Director-Survey-for-WWW.pdf
http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Charting-Outcomes-in-the-Match-2018-IMGs.pdf
http://www.abmsdirectory.com/pdf/Resources_guide_physicians.pdf
http://www.medscape.com/features/slideshow/public/residents-salary-and-debt-report#3
https://www.aamc.org/cim/specialty/list/us/336854/orthopaedic_surgery.html