Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program
About This Program
Our program requires applicants to Preference Signal to be granted an interview. Baylor Scott and White Orthopaedics is uniquely well-rounded surgical experience suited for general orthopaedic practice just as well as for preparation for subspecialty training.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Russell Ward, MD
Baylor Scott & White
Primary Program Contact
Cyndi Kruedelbach
Baylor Scott and White Memorial Hosp
Locations
Baylor Scott & White
Orthopedic Surgery
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508-0001
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508-0001
1901 Veterans Memorial Dr
Temple, TX 76504
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 13, 2026 - Jan 29, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 12, 2027 - Jan 28, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 13 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.