University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.