Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Total Program Size
3
3
3
3
3
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
38
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
53
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.80
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
999
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group life insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
20
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
42
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2604800001
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
John
Middle Name
Thomas
Last Name
Riehl
Degrees
MD, BS
Address
HCA Medical City Healthcare UNT-TCU
Orthopaedic Surgery Pgm
3535 S Interstate 35
Denton, TX 76210
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-97.091927 33.178771)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Catherine
Last Name
Bailey
Address
Medical City Denton
Graduate Medical Education
3535 S Interstate 35 E
Denton, TX 76210-6850
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-97.091687 33.175249)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
91.70
% IMG
0.00
% DO
8.30
% Female
0.00
% Male
100.00
Total Physician
22
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
0.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $67,642 | 20 | |
| Year 2 | $70,013 | 20 | |
| Year 3 | $72,467 | 20 | |
| Year 4 | $76,086 | 20 | |
| Year 5 | $79,518 | 20 |
Total Positions
15
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://hcahealthcaregme.com/locations/medical-city-denton/orthopedic-surgery-residency/
First Year Positions
3
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Letter from a department chair
On
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Required supplemental information
Off
Military Match
Off
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
True
Specialty Universal Dates
On
Open House
Off
Second Look
Off
Does not offer open house or second look
On
Program Director
Off
Physician preceptor at an away rotation
Off
Other letters
Off
Categorical positions
On
Primary Care Positions
Off
Preliminary Positions
Off
PGY1 Air Force Positions
Off
PGY1 Army positions
Off
PGY1 Navy positions
Off
PGY1 Service Agnostic positions
Off
Advanced positions
Off
Reserved positions
Off
PGY-2 Air force positions
Off
PGY-2 Army positions
Off
PGY-2 Navy positions
Off
PGY-2 Service agnostic positions
Off
Are USMLE questions required or not
Off
None, direct to program
Off
No PGM Match
Off
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off