Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty Description
Accredited Programs
214
Length of Training
5
Programs Requiring Step 1
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Avg PGY-1 Salary
$68,764.93
Avg Hours / Week
67 Hours
Avg Vacation Days
19 Days
Specialty Overview
Orthopaedic surgery includes the study and prevention of musculoskeletal diseases, disorders, and injuries, and their treatment by medical, surgical, and physical methods.
Data reflects averages reported for the 2025 academic year.
Professional Associations
Related Fellowships
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Orthopaedic Surgery Training
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion.
Length of Training
5 Years
Minimum Prior Years Required
0 Years
Total Active Residents
4,559
Eligibility & Application Criteria
Types of Graduates
Average of PY1 Interviews
57.1
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
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Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
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Resident Statistics
Average Number of Residents/Fellows
22
Resident Gender
Average hours on duty per week
67 Hours
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
21 Hours
Average days off duty per week
1.3 Days
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
29%
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
17%
Average resident/fellow compensation
$68,764.93
Average number of days of vacation
19 Days
Faculty Statistics
Avg Faculty:Resident Ratio
1:1
Avg Program Faculty
27.80
Avg Full-time Female Faculty
16%
Faculty Distribution
Graduate Career Plans
In 2025, 743 residents or fellows completed training in Orthopaedic Surgery. Program directors knew of the plans of 669 (90%). Please interpret the following accordingly.
Post Graduate Landing Spots in 2025
Group Practice
5 (38.5%)
In Same Specialty
13 (100%)
In Same State as Program
4 (30.8%)
In NHSC or Similar Underserved Area
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Data reflects averages reported for the 2025 academic year.
Related Fellowships
Resources
Data reflects averages reported for the 2025 academic year.