University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The Orthopaedic Residency Program at UT Health San Antonio offers a comprehensive training experience distinguished by diverse clinical exposure, high surgical volume, and a strong academic foundation. Residents care for a broad patient population across urban, rural, pediatric, veteran, and underserved communities throughout South Texas. Training occurs at multiple sites, including a Level I trauma center, pediatric hospitals, and VA facilities, providing extensive experience in complex orthopa
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Steven Gibbons, MD
University of Texas Health Science Cente
Primary Program Contact
Phylicia Garbutt, MD
Univ of Texas HSC San Antonio
Locations
University of Texas Health Science Cente
Mc 7774
7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229-3901
7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
18600 Hardy Oak Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78258
333 N Santa Rosa Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78207-3198
7400 Merton Minter Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78284-5799
414 Navarro St
San Antonio, TX 78205
7930 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
7700 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
21 Spurs Lane
San Antonio, TX 78240
400 Concord Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78216
9522 Huebner Rd
San Antonio, TX 78240
7902 Ewing Halsell Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
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
Open House
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)
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
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
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.