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Apply for Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

Welcome to the U-M Medical School Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program.

We will be conducting in person interviews this year. Each candidate will be interviewed by the Program Director and Department Chair, three surgical faculty and one chief resident. The day will begin at 7:30 am and conclude around 3:30 pm.

Upcoming Interview Dates
  • Tuesday, January 7, 2025

  • Wednesday, January 15, 2025

  • Thursday, January 23, 2025

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Matching Services (ERAS). Information regarding the ERAS program is available through your medical school dean's office. Your application will be considered complete with receipt of the following documents:

  • CV (ERAS-generated CV is sufficient)
  • Medical school transcript
  • For MD applicants: USMLE scores - Please note: You must submit proof of passage of Step II CK before submitting the rank list.
  • For DO applicants: COMLEX scores – Please note: Must submit proof of passage of COMLEX Step 1, Step 2CE, and Step 2 PE before rank list submission.
  • Personal statement
  • A minimum of three letters of recommendation; the University of Michigan will accept either the narrative letter of recommendation or the standardized letter of recommendation (SLOR)
  • Dean's letter

To ensure a complete and timely review of your application, we strongly recommend that all materials be received by October 1, 2024.

After a thorough review of the applications, competitive applicants will be extended an interview, which is held during the months of December and January each year (exact dates noted above). Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

For MD Applicants

USMLE scores:
You must submit proof of passage of Step II CK before rank list submission.

For DO Applicants

COMLEX scores:
You must submit proof of passage of COMLEX Step 1, Step 2CE, and Step 2 PE before rank list submission.

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