Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a fully-accredited, five-year training program that provides residents with diverse clinical experiences alongside leading experts in orthopaedics. The program emphasizes education, leadership development, and a commitment to diversity in training. Residents benefit from specialized clinical training, a strong didactic curriculum, and exposure to various orthopaedic subspecialties. UAMS offers a robust environment with a wealth of resources for research and clinical practice, aimed at molding the next generation of skilled orthopaedic surgeons.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The UAMS Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program does not explicitly mention information about International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or their acceptance rate. As such, it is unclear if they have specific policies regarding IMG applicants. It is recommended that potential applicants inquire directly regarding IMG status and acceptance.
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Program Website
Address
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 W. Markham St., Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205
Program Director
Corey Montgomery, M.D.
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Resident education is supported by specialized clinical training and a strong didactic program that includes a comprehensive core curriculum, monthly grand rounds, a monthly journal club, evidence-based conferences, and weekly subspecialty conferences. Core curriculum lectures are provided by the orthopaedic faculty or other faculty members within the medical school and combine both the pathophysiology and basic science of musculoskeletal disease and its clinical application.
Application
Application interview dates are Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, and Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The program participates in the National Residency Match Program and a link to learn more about the application process can be found on their website.
# of Locations
Residents train in diverse settings at three major affiliated teaching hospitals: UAMS (a level 1 trauma center), Arkansas Children’s Hospital (one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the US), and the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital.
Fellowship
The program offers fellowships such as the Adult Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship and the Spine Surgery Fellowship. There is a commitment to continuing education and career development, but specific post-graduation fellowship opportunities weren't detailed in the text available.
Resident Life
Overview
The UAMS Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program is a fully-accredited, five-year program in which residents work alongside leading experts who strive to create a learning experience that embraces diversity, fosters innovation, infuses camaraderie, promotes critical thinking, and sustains our tradition of excellence.
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# of Years of Program
5
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Salary & Benefits
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PGY-1 Salary
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