University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Dallas, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 2604821032
- Program director
- Alexandra Callan
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 444
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 28.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Dallas, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 444 applications and invited about 28.2% 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 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 65 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
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 28.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women17%
- Men83%
- White50%
- Asian30%
- Black or African American10%
- Hispanic or Latino17%
- American Indian or Alaska Native3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Alexandra Callan
- Program coordinator
- Michelle Hughes
- Coordinator phone
- (214) 645-3322
- Program phone
- –
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas, TX 75390-8836 Open in Google Maps
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 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 and H-1B visas.
How many residency positions does University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program offer?
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program?
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program received 444 applications and interviewed about 28.2% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 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 Southwestern Medical Center 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 Southwestern Medical Center Program located?
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program is located at 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas, TX 75390-8836. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Who is the program director of University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program?
The program director is Alexandra Callan. The program coordinator, Michelle Hughes, is the usual contact for application questions.