Specialty Designation
Fellowship
Specialty Code
265
Type
Specialty
Completing training
31
With known plans
30
Pursuing more training
10
Practicing in the US
9
Group practice
8
In same specialty
9
In same state as program
0
Academician
10
Full-time
10
Non-medical career/left country
1
Academic year
2022
Number of accredited programs
25
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
17.70
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
76.00
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
40.00
Total number of active residents/fellows
Average number of residents/fellows
1.20
Average percent female
46.00
Average percent international medical graduates
21.30
Average percent DOs
21.30
Average number of full-time physician faculty
10.00
Average number of part-time physician faculty
0.40
Average percent female full-time physician faculty
27.90
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow
7.10
Average hours on duty per week
56.20
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
18.90
Average days off duty per week
1.90
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
47.80
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
10.20
Average number of days of vacation
19.50
Average resident/fellow compensation
Parent Specialties
Specialty Overview
Pediatric orthopaedics includes the study and prevention of musculoskeletal diseases, disorders, and injuries and their treatment by medical, surgical, and physical methods in children and adolescents.
Pediatric orthopedic surgeons diagnose, treat, and manage children's musculoskeletal problems including the following: limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; and broken bones.
Association
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society Of North America
posna.org
1 Tower Ln
Ste 2410
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
(630) 478-0480
Email: [email protected]
Grad Year
2022