Specialty Designation
Residency
Specialty Code
260
Type
Specialty
Completing training
720
With known plans
670
Pursuing more training
621
Practicing in the US
16
Group practice
7
In same specialty
16
In same state as program
2
In NHSC or similar underserved area
0
Academician
17
Full-time
17
Military
16
Non-clinical research
0
Non-medical career/left country
0
Unemployed
0
Academic year
2024
Number of accredited programs
210
Length of accredited training
Minimum number of prior years required
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion
Yes
Average number of PY1 interviews
59.30
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
54.40
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
34.10
Total number of active residents/fellows
Average number of residents/fellows
21.60
Average percent female
23.80
Average percent international medical graduates
1.30
Average percent DOs
14.20
Average number of full-time physician faculty
23.40
Average number of part-time physician faculty
2.50
Average percent female full-time physician faculty
15.20
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow
1.00
Average hours on duty per week
67.00
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
20.00
Average days off duty per week
1.30
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
29.00
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
17.00
Average number of days of vacation
24.00
Average resident/fellow compensation
Specialty Overview
Orthopaedic surgery includes the study and prevention of musculoskeletal diseases, disorders, and injuries, and their treatment by medical, surgical, and physical methods.
Association
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
aaos.org
9400 W Higgins Rd
Rosemont, IL 60018
(847) 823-7186
Contact form
The American Orthopaedic Association/
Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors
aoassn.org
9400 W Higgins Rd
Ste. 205
Rosemont, IL 60018
(847) 318-7330
Email: [email protected]
Grad Year
2024