Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedEdinburg, TX
Size
4 / year · 4 total
Training length
5 yr
Schedule
60 hrs / week
EMR
Cerner / Oracle Health
USMLE Step 2 CK233–267
200280
Interview rate by signal
- Signal1.1×35%
- None31%
Interview rate by degree
- US MD48%
- US DO28%
- US IMG3%
- Non-US IMG6%
Applications per year
—
2022
—
2023
—
2024
84
2025
257
2026
Compensation
$62,000 (+5%)
Cost of living
$847/mo (−14%)
By year
| Yr | Pay | Vac | Sick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $62,000 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $64,500 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $67,000 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $69,500 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $72,000 | 15 | 12 |
Interview Pool Demographics
By degree
- 76%
US MD
- 22%
US DO
- 1%
US IMG
- 1%
Non-US IMG
By signal
- 63%
Sent
- 37%
Did Not Send
Applicants by signal
- 60%
Sent
- 40%
Did Not Send
Home state
- 55%
Out-of-State
- 45%
In-State
Med school state
- 60%
Out-of-State
- 40%
In-State
Exam history
- 100%
Never Failed
- 0%
Ever Failed
Program Details
Schedule
- Avg hours/week (Y1)60
- Max hours on duty (Y1)10
- Night floatNo
- MoonlightingNo
Application
- Application systemERAS
- NRMP codes2353260C0
- ACGME ID2604800002
Requirements
Letters of rec
- Letters3
- Chair letterNo
- Faculty letterYes
- Specialty letterYes
Visas
- J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
- Interview typeVirtual
- Video interviewNo
- Interview periodOct 1, 2026 – Feb 1, 2027