Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.

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About University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

ACGME code
2604821165
Program director
Robert Lindeman
Location
Galveston, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
262
Latest cycle
Interview rate
31.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 262 applications and invited about 31.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

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 60 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
5
Interview rate
31.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women24%
  • Men76%
  • White60%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino16%

Contact and location

Program director
Robert Lindeman
Program coordinator
Stephanie Thiem
Coordinator phone
(409) 747-5727
Program phone
(409) 747-5700
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals

301 University Boulevard Galveston, TX 77555-0165 Open in Google Maps

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program IMG-friendly?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals 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 University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program offer?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program offers 5 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program received 262 applications and interviewed about 31.3% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals 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 Medical Branch Hospitals 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 University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program located?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program is located at 301 University Boulevard Galveston, TX 77555-0165. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.

Who is the program director of University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program?

The program director is Robert Lindeman. The program coordinator, Stephanie Thiem, is the usual contact for application questions.