Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School provides a comprehensive five-year training program with three residents selected per year. The curriculum encompasses all subspecialties of orthopedic surgery and includes opportunities for clinical research and rotations across several prestigious hospitals. The department emphasizes a collaborative learning environment with engaged faculty, aiming to foster both surgical skills and academic research capabilities among residents.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The orthopaedic surgery residency program does not explicitly mention an IMG-friendly status. However, it accepts applications through ERAS and is associated with license requirements suggesting that IMGs might be eligible if they meet those criteria. Additional information regarding acceptance rates or visa sponsorships was not found but would be worth inquiring about directly.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
Three residents per year
Program Website
Address
1 Robert Wood Johnson Place, Suite B, New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0019
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Current Residents
Overview
The orthopaedic surgery residency currently has a total of three PGY-1 MD residents enrolled for the academic year. These residents come from both US and international medical schools, specifically emphasizing their diverse backgrounds in the cohort.
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program is five years and includes comprehensive training in all subspecialties of orthopedic surgery. Didactic teaching sessions include weekly grand rounds, fracture conference, and lectures provided by attending physicians and senior residents. A monthly interactive arthroscopy lab is led by clinical faculty and focuses on both basic and advanced principles of arthroscopy. Clinical research is encouraged throughout the training program, and facilities are available for both basic science and clinical studies. During the residency training, dedicated research time is allotted to all residents. All residents must submit a completed research paper for publication prior to graduation.
Application
To apply to our program, candidates must use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) of the National Resident Matching Program. All applications and materials will only be accepted through ERAS. Required documentation includes USMLE scores, a minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation, a personal statement, Dean’s Letter, and medical school transcripts. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
# of Locations
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Robert Wood Johnson Somerset, St. Peter's University Hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program offers a uniform package of benefits consistent with those provided at all graduate medical educational programs operated by the medical school. Full details regarding benefits and salary are continuously updated by the Office of Graduate Medical Education.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5
Housing
Information regarding housing options is not specified in the provided text. It is advisable to check the residency program website or contact the program directly for details about housing support or stipends.
Alumni
Recent alumni have secured positions in various subspecialties, including Spine, Adult Reconstruction, Pediatrics, Sports, Trauma, Hand, and Upper Extremity, across esteemed institutions such as UC Davis, Yale School of Medicine, and New England Baptist Hospital.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Uniform package of benefits consistent with those provided at all graduate medical educational programs operated by the medical school, with full details continuously updated by the Office of Graduate Medical Education.
PGY-1 Salary
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program offers a uniform package of benefits consistent with those provided at all graduate medical educational programs operated by the medical school.
Vacation
Specific vacation policies are not outlined in the text. Generally, programs allocate a certain amount of paid time off annually, so it’s best to confirm directly with the residency program for accurate details regarding time off.