University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
About This Program
The Ortho Sports Medicine program offers a high-volume, subspecialized orthopedic surgery experience within a nationally recognized pediatric specialty hospital. Trainees are immersed in complex operative and perioperative management of sports-related and musculoskeletal conditions in young athletes. The program emphasizes advanced surgical techniques, multidisciplinary perioperative care, and continuity from injury through return to play. UT Southwestern provides a strong institutional and acad
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Henry Bone Ellis, MD
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Danielle Mcclelland
5700 Dallas Pkwy
Locations
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Pgm
5700 Dallas Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9002
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9002
2222 Welborn St
Dallas, TX 75219-3993
1935 Medical District Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
6201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235-0001
7115 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75231
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main 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)
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 Positions Not 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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 25 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.