Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The UW Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine residency program is recognized as a leading academic institution in its field. This program offers an exceptional clinical and scholarly environment, training residents to become future leaders in orthopaedics. With a focus on collaboration between faculty and residents, decisions on rotations and educational opportunities are made collectively, ensuring that residents have a comprehensive and supportive training experience. This residency program is distinguished by its association with top-tier medical centers and is backed by strong NIH funding, providing valuable research and clinical opportunities.
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The UW Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine residency program is not explicitly mentioned as IMG-friendly in the provided text. There is no specific information regarding acceptance of international medical graduates or IMG applicants. However, since it is a U.S. residency program, it may accept foreign graduates, though exact details are not provided. Further exploration of their eligibility criteria may be necessary to verify this.
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Program Website
Address
University of Washington, 1959 N.E. Pacific St., Box 356500, Seattle, WA 98195-6500
Program Director
Stephen A. Kennedy, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, specific information regarding the number of PGY-1 residents in the UW Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine residency program is not mentioned in the text. Therefore, the number of overall residents or PGY-1s remains unknown.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes clinical rotations, research participation, didactics, and lectureships, which are decided in collaboration between residents and faculty to adapt as the program grows.
Application
For Applicants section provides details on how to apply for the residency program. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the specific application requirements, deadlines, and interview dates. However, the document does not specify exact dates or additional materials needed. For further details, candidates should visit the For Applicants page on the website.
# of Locations
The residents will work at two medical centers: Harborview Medical Center (HMC) and University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC).
Fellowship
The program offers various fellowship opportunities; however, specific details about fellowships were not found in the provided text. Additional information might be available on their fellowships page or by contacting them directly.
Resident Life
Overview
The UW Orthopaedic Residency program is unique because it is the only academic residency program for a five-state area, ranking among the top orthopedic departments in NIH funding and having a close partnership between residents and faculty.
On Call Schedule
Arthroplasty Backup Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The residency program typically lasts for five years.
Housing
The residency program offers various housing options, though specific details about available housing, potential stipends, or partner housing programs are not elaborated in the document. Further specifics can be found in the relevant housing sections of the website.
Alumni
The residency program's alumni have pursued various career paths including fellowships, academic positions, and roles in private practice. Many alumni engage in specialized fields such as sports medicine, orthopaedic traumatology, and spine surgery, with some taking on leadership roles within various medical institutions.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The vacation policy for residents typically allows for a certain number of paid time off days annually. However, specifics on the number of days, any carryover policies, or additional restrictions on time-off requests are not provided in this document.