Specialty Designation
Fellowship
Specialty Code
265
Type
Specialty
Completing training
34
With known plans
28
Pursuing more training
9
Practicing in the US
7
Group practice
5
In same specialty
7
In same state as program
0
Academician
10
Full-time
9
Non-medical career/left country
2
Academic year
2020
Number of accredited programs
25
Length of accredited training
1
Minimum number of prior years required
5
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion
No
Average number of PY1 interviews
15.30
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
80.00
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
32.00
Total number of active residents/fellows
27.00
Average number of residents/fellows
1.00
Average percent female
34.80
Average percent international medical graduates
32.50
Average percent DOs
6.20
Average number of full-time physician faculty
10.60
Average number of part-time physician faculty
0.90
Average percent female full-time physician faculty
29.40
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow
7.50
Average hours on duty per week
55.70
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
18.90
Average days off duty per week
1.80
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
47.70
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
11.50
Average number of days of vacation
18.30
Average resident/fellow compensation
73932.69
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)
1 Tower Lane, Suite 2410
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Phone: (630) 478-0480
https://posna.org/
Grad Year
2020