Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Arizona Orthopaedic Surgery Residency is designed for aspiring orthopedic surgeons, emphasizing mentorship, a supportive family atmosphere, and rigorous training. It ranks among the top medical schools, fostering the skills necessary for both general and subspecialty practice after residency.
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The University of Arizona Orthopaedic Surgery Residency is IMG-friendly, accepting applications from International Medical Graduates. It emphasizes a supportive, mentorship-driven environment that fosters professional development in orthopedic surgery.
Categorical Positions
4
Categorical Positions (detail)
The residency program details mentioned a Class of 2028 but did not specify the number of categorical residents each year; additional details on prelim residents or rural opportunities were not included.
Program Website
Address
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, PO Box 245064, Tucson, AZ 85724-5064
Program Director
Gregory L. DeSilva, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program currently has 4 first-year (PGY-1) residents, welcoming its Class of 2028 through Match Day 2023.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Together, we foster the knowledge, skills and judgment to practice medicine at the highest level, whether as a general orthopedic surgeon or in a subspecialty practice.
Application
Applications must be received through ERAS by November 1.
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Fellowship
Residents can pursue various fellowships after graduation, including subspecialties in orthopedic surgery, but specific details about fellowship opportunities are not explicitly mentioned.
Resident Life
Overview
The University of Arizona College of Medicine ranks among the top medical schools in the nation and is home to one of the few remaining true orthopedic mentorship programs. Our residents work one-on-one with attending mentors in a uniquely friendly, family-oriented atmosphere that is both rigorous and rewarding.
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Alumni
The program has over 100 alumni practicing across the country. Notable alumni include Dr. John Elfar, a hand surgeon and NIH-funded researcher, who has taken over as Department Chair.
Salary & Benefits
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