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HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Denton) Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Denton, Texas, sponsored by HCA Medical City Healthcare GME.

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About HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Denton) Program

ACGME code
2604800001
Program director
John Riehl
Location
Denton, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
250
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Denton) Program is a community-based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Denton, Texas, sponsored by HCA Medical City Healthcare GME. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 250 applications and invited about 17.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Orthopaedic Surgery interview rate of 16.2%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 53 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
17.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Men100%
  • White75%
  • Asian8%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native17%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
John Riehl
Program coordinator
Catherine Bailey
Coordinator phone
(940) 384-3013
Program phone
(817) 347-1141
Sponsoring institution
HCA Medical City Healthcare GME

POB Suite 302 3537 South I-35 Denton, TX 76210 Open in Google Maps

HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Denton) Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Denton) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Denton) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Denton) Program IMG-friendly?

HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Denton) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Denton) Program offer?

HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Denton) Program offers 3 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Denton) Program?

HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Denton) Program received 250 applications and interviewed about 17.2% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Denton) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Denton) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Denton) Program located?

HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Denton) Program is located at POB Suite 302 3537 South I-35 Denton, TX 76210. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Medical City Healthcare GME.

Who is the program director of HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Denton) Program?

The program director is John Riehl. The program coordinator, Catherine Bailey, is the usual contact for application questions.