Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Franciscan Health Orthopedic Surgery Residency is a highly regarded ACGME-accredited program located in Olympia Fields, Illinois. The program focuses on creating skilled orthopedic surgeons through a combination of hands-on experience, education, and research. It operates across multiple institutions, including three adult Level-1 trauma centers and two pediatric Level-1 trauma centers.
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program offers audition rotations at its base hospital, Franciscan St. James in Olympia Fields. The program is ACGME-accredited and is open to various applicants, though specific information regarding International Medical Graduate (IMG) applicants is not explicitly mentioned. However, the residency's general ethos suggests that it welcomes diverse candidates.
Categorical Positions
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Categorical Positions (detail)
We have four positions available each year and twenty residents total.
Program Website
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Franciscan Health, 20201 South Crawford Ave, Olympia Fields, IL 60461
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Current Residents
Overview
The program has a total of 20 residents, with 4 positions available each year in the orthopedic surgery residency.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Weekly education is held every Wednesday from 6-10 am.
Application
The residency program offers audition rotations at their base hospital, Franciscan St. James in Olympia Fields, for 4 week periods during the application cycle. Interested candidates can contact through their website or email the coordinator Tierra Amos at Tierra.Amos@franciscanalliance.org. Also, there are links for the Application Process and the 2024-2025 Application. A specific application timeline update is noted with March 15th, 2024, being MATCH DAY!
# of Locations
The residents operate at multiple institutions throughout Chicago, including three adult level-1 trauma centers and two pediatric level-1 trauma centers.
Fellowship
The program's mission is to create well-trained, professional orthopedic surgeons proficient in clinical and surgical practices, providing high-quality general and sub-specialized care through leadership, research, and education. Specific fellowship opportunities or post-residency plans are not detailed.
Resident Life
Overview
Franciscan Health Orthopedic Surgery Residency is an ACGME-accredited orthopedic surgery residency based in the Chicagoland area, with a mission to create well-trained orthopedic surgeons.
On Call Schedule
Weekly Education: Every Wednesday 6-10am
# of Years of Program
This residency program typically requires five years to complete.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
ACGME-accredited program located in Chicagoland.
PGY-1 Salary
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