Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty
Specialty Training
| Academic year | 2024 |
| Number of accredited programs | 210 |
| Length of accredited training | 5 |
| Minimum number of prior years required | 0 |
| Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion | yes |
| Average number of PY1 interviews | 59.3 |
| Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview | 54% |
| Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview | 34% |
| Total number of active residents/fellows | 4,437 |
| Average number of residents/fellows | 21.6 |
| Average percent female | 24% |
| Average percent international medical graduates | 1% |
| Average percent DOs | 14% |
| Average number of full-time physician faculty | 23.4 |
| Average number of part-time physician faculty | 2.5 |
| Average percent female full-time physician faculty | 15% |
| Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow | 1 |
| Average hours on duty per week | 67 |
| Average maximum consecutive hours on duty | 20 |
| Average days off duty per week | 1.3 |
| 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 | $66,020.65 |
| Average number of days of vacation | 24 |
Graduates' Career Plans
In 2024, 720 residents or fellows completed training in Orthopaedic Surgery. Program directors knew of the plans of 670 (93.1%). Please interpret the following accordingly.
| Completing training | 720 |
| With known plans | 670 (93.1%) |
| Pursuing more training | 621 (92.7%) |
| Practicing in the US | 16 (2.4%) |
| Group practice | 7 (43.8%) |
| In same specialty | 16 (100%) |
| In same state as program | 2 (12.5%) |
| In NHSC or similar underserved area | 0 (0%) |
| Academician | 17 (2.5%) |
| Full-time | 17 (100%) |
| Military | 16 (2.4%) |
| Non-clinical research | 0 (0%) |
| Non-medical career/left country | 0 (0%) |
| Unemployed | 0 (0%) |