Specialty Designation
Fellowship
Specialty Code
270
Type
Specialty
Completing training
14
With known plans
14
Pursuing more training
7
Practicing in the US
1
In same specialty
1
In same state as program
0
Academician
5
Full-time
5
Non-medical career/left country
1
Academic year
2022
Number of accredited programs
12
Length of accredited training
Minimum number of prior years required
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion
No
Average number of PY1 interviews
13.80
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
75.00
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
16.60
Total number of active residents/fellows
Average number of residents/fellows
1.00
Average percent female
30.00
Average percent international medical graduates
20.00
Average percent DOs
0.00
Average number of full-time physician faculty
4.00
Average number of part-time physician faculty
0.00
Average percent female full-time physician faculty
16.50
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow
3.10
Average hours on duty per week
59.30
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
19.50
Average days off duty per week
1.50
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
32.50
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
0.50
Average number of days of vacation
17.30
Average resident/fellow compensation
Parent Specialties
Specialty Overview
Musculoskeletal oncology is the component of orthopaedic surgery that is focused on the diagnosis and treatment of children and adults with benign and malignant tumors of bone and connective soft tissues.
The field also includes the diagnosis, treatment, and palliative care of patients with metastatic carcinoma to the skeleton. Musculoskeletal oncologists work in concert with experts from musculoskeletal radiology, pathology, medical and pediatric oncology, radiotherapy, and surgery to care for patients with sarcomas of bone and soft tissue.
Association
Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
msts.org
1515 E Woodfield Rd
Ste 345
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 698-1625
Email: [email protected]
Grad Year
2022