Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at Marshall University is designed to cultivate highly skilled orthopedic surgeons. The program focuses on both academic excellence and clinical proficiency, training residents through a five-year curriculum that covers ten orthopedic specialty areas. Notably, residents have consistently achieved high scores on the Orthopedic In-Training Examination (OITE), showcasing the program's commitment to educational excellence.
Specialty Competitive Score:
Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program accepts International Medical Graduates (IMGs). They have a history of recruiting outstanding residents and consistently match three positions each year, indicating a welcoming environment for IMG applicants.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
3 categorical residents each year, total of 15
Program Website
Address
1600 Medical Center Drive, Huntington, WV 25701
Program Director
Ali Oliashirazi, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently has 15 residents, including 3 in their PGY-1 year.
PGY-1 MD
3
PGY-1 DO
0
PGY-1 IMG
1
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program includes rigorous training over five years, with a focus on both clinical care and education, involving hands-on training and rotations in various orthopaedic specialties, ensuring that residents become excellent, well-rounded orthopaedic surgeons.
Application
Applicants should apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The application deadline is typically in early October. Interviews are often held from November to January. It is recommended that applicants submit additional materials such as letters of recommendation and a personal statement along with their applications.
# of Locations
Residents work at multiple facilities including the Marshall Health network and affiliated hospitals.
Fellowship
The program offers various fellowship opportunities including Geriatric Fellowship, Cardiology Fellowship, Endocrinology Fellowship, and more. Alumni have matched into subspecialties like Interventional Cardiology and Pulmonary Critical Care.
Resident Life
Overview
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program is unique because it attracts top faculty with a passion for teaching and practicing all orthopaedic subspecialties, utilizing advanced technologies such as minimally invasive techniques, computer-assisted, and robotic surgery.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The program is typically five years, with residents expected to match three new positions each year.
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Alumni
Graduates of the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program have pursued various fellowship paths, including sports medicine, trauma surgery, and pediatric orthopaedics. Many alumni work at prestigious institutions and hospitals across the country and some take positions in private practices.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
individual, private tutor-type training for residents
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The residency program offers two weeks of vacation each year, with an option for unused vacation time to carry over to the next year. Residents must request time off in advance, and approval is subject to program requirements.