Specialty Designation
Residency
Specialty Code
260
Type
Specialty
Completing training
863
With known plans
804
Pursuing more training
752
Practicing in the US
17
Group practice
10
In same specialty
14
In same state as program
6
Academician
12
Full-time
12
Military
23
Academic year
2022
Number of accredited programs
207
Length of accredited training
5
Minimum number of prior years required
0
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion
Yes
Average number of PY1 interviews
60.10
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
84.00
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
29.90
Total number of active residents/fellows
4407.00
Average number of residents/fellows
21.20
Average percent female
18.70
Average percent international medical graduates
1.40
Average percent DOs
19.70
Average number of full-time physician faculty
20.20
Average number of part-time physician faculty
2.40
Average percent female full-time physician faculty
12.10
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow
1.10
Average hours on duty per week
67.50
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
20.30
Average days off duty per week
1.30
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
30.00
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
17.50
Average number of days of vacation
18.30
Average resident/fellow compensation
60279.60
Specialty Overview
Orthopaedic surgery includes the study and prevention of musculoskeletal diseases, disorders, and injuries, and their treatment by medical, surgical, and physical methods.
Association
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
9400 West Higgins Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone: (847) 823-7186
https://www.aaos.org/
The American Orthopaedic Association
Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD)
9400 W. Higgins Road, Suite 205
Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone: (847) 318-7330
www.aoassn.org
Grad Year
2022