Baylor College of Medicine Program
Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Houston, TX(Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA Metro)
30
Positions
#66
Specialty Rank
$67,558
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#66
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
69th Percentile
Top 31% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2604831049
- NRMP Code:
- 1716260C0J1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 110
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 62
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 25
- Female Faculty:
- 20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program covers a wide variety of institutions in the largest medical center in the world in one of the most diverse cities. We cover a county hospital-level1 trauma center, the largest VA hospital, the largest free-standing Childrens' Hospital and a large academic medical center. Our residents receive a comprehensive education and high volume surgical experience with graduated autonomy in a diverse and collegial atmosphere.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal mentoring program
- Formal program to develop teaching skills
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$67,558
PGY-1
$70,086
PGY-2
$71,982
PGY-3
$72,708
PGY-4
$76,254
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 89(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $326K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $43K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 72K
- Median Age
- 44 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.35
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
99°F
Winter
74°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
69%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.31
Gym Membership
41
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2604831049
- NRMP Code:
- 1716260C0J1
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 110
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Melvyn Harrington
- Email:
- desig@bcm.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 2/28/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 240
COMLEX Requirements
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1716260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Desi J Griffin
- Contact Email:
- desig@bcm.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6PGY-5:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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