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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics (ORS)University-basedIMG: MODERATE
Houston, TX
3
Positions
$83,520
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2614826042
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
50

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
0.00%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Based in the Texas Medical Center, our fellowship offers high-volume exposure to complex primary and revision arthroplasty. Fellows train in advanced techniques, including robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgery, with access to the CoriT Lab for surgical simulation and innovation. The program features diverse patients, strong mentorship, and experience in both academic and private practice settings.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$83,520
PGY-1

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Houston, TX

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2614826042
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
50
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
8/1/2025 - 11/16/2025
Interview Period:
1/16/2026 - 1/17/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, August

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
21
Unpaid Leave Days:
12

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
25.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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