The UT Orthopaedic residency program is a five-year, accredited program, which accepts four residents per year. The program recently received a commendation from the ACGME for its educational excellence. The program strives to develop a concerned and competent orthopaedic surgeon capable of confidently pursuing a satisfying practice in general orthopaedics, as well as developing the strong cognitive and clinical foundation required for pursuing subspecialty fellowship training.