Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedHouston, TX
Size
3 / year · 14 total
Training length
5 yr
Schedule
50 hrs / week
EMR
Epic
Other · HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL
Applications per year
814
2022
647
2023
489
2024
599
2025
303
2026
Compensation
$69,981 (+2%)
Cost of living
$1,323/mo (avg)
By year
| Yr | Pay | Vac | Sick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $69,981 | 16 | — |
| Year 2 | $72,570 | 21 | — |
| Year 3 | $75,055 | 21 | — |
| Year 4 | $77,643 | 21 | — |
| Year 5 | $81,299 | 21 | — |
Trainee mix
Degree
- US MD100%
- DO0%
- IMG0%
Sex
- Female20%
- Male80%
Tracks & recognition
Academic / clinician educatorHospitalist
Interview Pool Demographics
Student type
This program Ortho avg
US MD Graduates
100%79%US-IMG
0%1%Non-US IMG
0%1%US DO Graduates
0%19%
Sex
This program Ortho avg
Men
86%77%Women
14%23%Another Gender
0%0%Did Not Report
0%0%
Race / ethnicity
This program Ortho avg
White
57%70%Asian
29%17%Black or African American
14%6%Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin
14%10%Other
7%7%Did Not Report
0%0%Middle Eastern or North African
0%1%American Indian or Alaska Native
0%1%Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%1%
Career plans
- 0%
Practice Full-time
Top medical schools
- 14%
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston
Program Details
Schedule
- Avg hours/week (Y1)50
- Max hours on duty (Y1)16
- Night floatNo
- MoonlightingNo
Application
- Application systemERAS
- NRMP codes1167260C0
- ACGME ID2604800221
Requirements
Letters of rec
- Letters3–4
- Chair letterNo
- Faculty letterYes
- Specialty letterYes
Interviews
- Interview typeIn person
- Video interviewNo
- Interview periodJan 8, 2027 – Jan 11, 2027