Programs/Orthopaedic surgery/Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program
Back to ProgramsBaylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program
Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Temple, TX(Temple, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#101
Specialty Rank
$70,993
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#101
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
52nd Percentile
Top 48% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2604821171
- NRMP Code:
- 1725260C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 13
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 20
- Female Faculty:
- 15%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program requires applicants to Preference Signal to be granted an interview. Baylor Scott and White Orthopaedics is uniquely well-rounded surgical experience suited for general orthopaedic practice just as well as for preparation for subspecialty training.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$70,993
PGY-1
$73,123
PGY-2
$75,500
PGY-3
$78,142
PGY-4
$81,072
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 83(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $332K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $83K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 506K
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.74
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
93°F
Winter
68°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.26
Restaurant Meal
14.04
Gas (per gallon)
$4.21
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2604821171
- NRMP Code:
- 1725260C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Russell Ward
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2025 - 10/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 1/12/2027 - 1/28/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1725260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Cyndi Kruedelbach
- Contact Email:
- cyndi.kruedelbach@bswhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- H1B, J1, F1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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