University of Kansas School of Medicine Program
Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Kansas City, KS(Kansas City, KS Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#81
Specialty Rank
$65,165
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#81
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
61st Percentile
Top 39% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2601921140
- NRMP Code:
- 1208260C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 24
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 4.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
At the University of Kansas, we place a strong emphasis on hands-on training. It is our steadfast belief that career success & well-being are not two separate concepts, but rather intimately tied together. In additional to outstanding surgical training, mentorship is at the heart of our program. We appreciate you taking the time to explore our program, & I am confident that if you visit us for a rotation/interview, you will feel the same sense of pride & excitement about what we have to offer.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- 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)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$65,165
PGY-1
$67,608
PGY-2
$69,876
PGY-3
$73,294
PGY-4
$76,379
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 85(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $302K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $61K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 2,935,922
- Median Age
- 45 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.2
- Poverty Rate
- 5.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
298 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
70%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
13.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.18
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2601921140
- NRMP Code:
- 1208260C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kyle Robert Sweeney
- Email:
- ksweeney2@kumc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 1/1/1970 - 10/15/2026
- 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
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1208260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Kansas Hospital and Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Kansas Hospital and Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Amy Phillips
- Contact Email:
- aphillips3@kumc.edu
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:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 5.0%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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