Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The KU School of Medicine offers a comprehensive five-year Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program at its Kansas City campus. The program emphasizes a rigorous clinical experience combined with didactics and mentorship aimed at developing competent and ethical orthopedic surgeons. The curriculum focuses on a broad range of clinical experiences that prepare residents for both fellowship training and independent practice in various settings, including academic institutions and private practices. Additionally, the program is committed to providing opportunities for research and education, ensuring that residents emerge as leaders in the field of orthopedic surgery.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
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Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Not explicitly mentioned, but it is a five-year residency program that typically involves categorical positions.
Program Website
Address
3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160
Program Director
Amy Phillips, Senior Residency Coordinator
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Current Residents
Overview
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Through rigorous clinical experience, didactics, and mentorship, we will provide a diverse and well-rounded educational experience with the breadth and depth for excellence in both routine clinical issues as well as complex problems encountered in a tertiary referral center. Opportunities for active participation in clinical care, education of medical students and fellow residents, and protected research time will provide the foundation for success in any future practice setting.
Application
Applications for the Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Required materials include a completed application, personal statement, curriculum vitae, USMLE scores, and letters of recommendation. The application deadline is typically in early November, and interviews are generally held in December and January.
# of Locations
Residents will have opportunities for active participation in clinical care, which may involve multiple locations within the Kansas City area.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The KU School of Medicine Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine offers a comprehensive and intense five-year residency training program at its Kansas City, Kansas campus.
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# of Years of Program
5 years
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Alumni
Alumni from the Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program typically pursue fellowships in various subspecialties such as sports medicine, spine surgery, and joint replacement. Many graduates have gone on to practice in academic centers across the United States, as well as in private practices. Some notable institutions where alumni have completed their fellowships include prominent universities and health systems.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers benefits and resources as part of the residency program.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
Residents are entitled to four weeks of vacation annually, which can be taken at their discretion with appropriate prior approval from the faculty. Unused vacation days typically cannot be carried over to the next year.