University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
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- ACGME code
- 2604821166
- Program director
- William McGarvey
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 369
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 14.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 369 applications and invited about 14.6% 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 does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 80 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 scores of interviewed applicants
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 14.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women23%
- Men77%
- White73%
- Asian20%
- Black or African American3%
- Hispanic or Latino10%
- American Indian or Alaska Native3%
- Other3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- William McGarvey
- Program coordinator
- Lindsey Hale
- Coordinator phone
- (713) 486-6536
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
McGovern Medical School at UT Health 6400 Fannin St. Suite 1700 Houston, TX 77030 Open in Google Maps
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program sponsor visas?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program IMG-friendly?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program offer?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program offers 6 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program received 369 applications and interviewed about 14.6% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.
Where is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program located?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is located at McGovern Medical School at UT Health 6400 Fannin St. Suite 1700 Houston, TX 77030. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
Who is the program director of University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program?
The program director is William McGarvey. The program coordinator, Lindsey Hale, is the usual contact for application questions.