Madigan Army Medical Center Program
Orthopaedic surgeryMilitary-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Tacoma, WA(Tacoma, WA Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#139
Specialty Rank
$85,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#139
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
33rd Percentile
Top 67% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2605432178
- Program Type:
- Military-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 56
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Female Faculty:
- 18.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Madigan Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program has a strong, long-standing partnership with the University of Washington. Madigan Orthopaedic Surgery residents spend 12-months of their training at UW hospitals, including the world-renowned Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Children's Hospital and UW-Northwest Hospital. Madigan residents also spend 3-months at Spokane Shriners Hospitals for Children to enhance their pediatric orthopaedic education/training.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$85,000
PGY-1
$93,000
PGY-2
$98,000
PGY-3
$103,000
PGY-4
$104,000
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 101(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $661K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $62K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 30.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 7,688,549
- Median Age
- 31 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.33999999999999997
- Poverty Rate
- 6.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
81°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
281 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
56%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
15.82
Gas (per gallon)
$5.08
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2605432178
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- Military-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Daniel Gene Kang
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 1/1/2025 - 10/15/2025
- Interview Period:
- 1/1/2025 - 10/15/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- Step 2 Required:
- Yes
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Madigan Army Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Madigan Army Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Araceli Trinidad
- Contact Email:
- araceli.c.trinidad.civ@health.mil
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 25.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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