Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The orthopaedic surgery residency program at Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital is a leader in training young physicians. Our supportive learning environment provide our residents with opportunities to acquire knowledge to evaluate and treat a variety of orthopaedic clinical problems, provide compassionate care, and demonstrate ethical behavior in the practice of orthopaedic surgery.
Total Program Size
8
8
8
8
8
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
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
NRMP Match Codes
1353260C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
130
Required letters of recommendation
4
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
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)
79
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
1.20
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
50
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)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
60
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
18
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
2602821060
Beeper or Home Call
18
0
9
32
32
Program Director
First Name
Alexander
Middle Name
W
Last Name
Aleem
Degrees
MD
Address
Washington Univ Sch of Med
Campus Box 8233
660 S Euclid Ave
St Louis, MO 63110
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.262682 38.634745)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Maggie
Last Name
Litteken
Address
Washington Univ Sch of Med
Campus Box 8233
660 S Euclid Ave
St Louis, MO 63110
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.262682 38.634745)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
36.40
% Male
63.50
Total Physician
47
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
12.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 34 | ||
| Year | 18 | ||
| Year | 34 | ||
| Year | 18 | ||
| Year | 44 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $65,833 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 2 | $68,753 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 3 | $71,533 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 4 | $74,756 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 5 | $78,031 | 20 | 10 |
Total Positions
40
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
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
4
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
June Start Date
24
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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