Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at McGovern Medical School is a five-year comprehensive training program that integrates clinical, surgical, and research experiences. Residents are engaged in various subspecialties while focusing on patient care, education, and research. The program aims to develop competent physicians equipped for the challenges of modern healthcare.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program at McGovern Medical School accepts applicants from international medical schools, as it states it has international graduates in its training program. They particularly welcome international medical graduates, providing them with the opportunity to match into their orthopedic surgery residency.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
6 categorical residents each year
Program Website
Address
6431 Fannin Street, MSB 6.140, Houston, TX 77030
Program Director
William C McGarvey
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency program has 6 PGY-1 residents, all of whom are MD graduates from various medical schools, including international institutions. The program is supportive of IMGs and emphasizes hands-on surgical experience.
PGY-1 MD
6
PGY-1 DO
0
PGY-1 IMG
> 20
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes five years of clinical rotations with surgical and non-surgical experiences across all major subspecialties within orthopaedics, supplemented by state-of-the-art surgical simulators and hands-on training in skills sessions and cadaveric dissection labs.
Application
The application process for the residency program can be found on their website. Key information related to the application includes deadlines for submission, requirements, and specific details about interview dates, though the exact dates were not listed in the text.
# of Locations
Residents work in various locations as part of the busiest Level One Trauma Center in the nation, ensuring exposure to a diverse range of orthopedic cases.
Fellowship
The residency program offers various fellowship opportunities, including subspecialty training in areas such as orthopedic trauma, sports medicine, and joint replacement. Graduates often pursue fellowships at esteemed institutions through the Texas Medical Center and beyond.
Resident Life
Overview
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training Program at McGovern Medical School provides an unparalleled education through access to faculty and the inclusion of the latest technologies and tools. It emphasizes hands-on experience, with opportunities for both clinical and basic research, facilitated by a strong clinical research department.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The program spans five years, including both clinical rotations and educational components.
Housing
There is no detailed information provided about housing options or support offered by the residency program in the text.
Alumni
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program provides opportunities for clinical and basic research, exposure to surgical simulations, and comprehensive education in orthopedic subspecialties.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
Detailed information about the vacation policy is not provided in the text; only that each program may provide individual leave and vacation times for the resident, complying with institutional policies.