OPTI West Program
About This Program
Largely community based working with private practice group in Las Vegas to provide one on one training in orthopaeidc subspecialties. Unique pediatric experience at Phoenix Children's Hospital with excellent teaching staff. Trauma during PGY 4 year at a very busy level 1 trauma center in Las Vegas. This experience in multiple settings provides residents with a well rounded introduction to orthopedics in a variety of settings. Early operative experience allows residents to finish with great oper
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Troy S Watson, MD
Valley Hosp Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Stefanie Ramos, BS
Valley Hosp Med Ctr
Locations
Valley Hosp Med Ctr
Orthopaedic Surgery Pgm
620 Shadow Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89106
309 E Second St
Pomona, CA 91766
455 S Main St
Orange, CA 92868
1800 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89102-2386
5400 S Rainbow Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89118
6900 N Durango Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89149
7281 W Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89117
2800 E Desert Inn Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89121
7455 W Washington Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
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Salary paid by a non-profit institution.