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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Houston, Texas

Orthopedic Surgery

Specialty

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.

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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.

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