University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program
Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Oklahoma City, OK(Kansas City, OK Metropolitan Area Metro)
34
Positions
#103
Specialty Rank
$62,731
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#103
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
51st Percentile
Top 49% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2603921053
- NRMP Code:
- 1588260C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 34
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 32
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 11
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 12.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Solid all-around family oriented residency program with a great team of residents & staff who pride themselves on supporting each other. Wide variety of both academic & private practice rotations spanning all subspecialties & with graduated autonomy. Excellent program support personnel & resources.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
8 weeks
Salary Progression
$62,731
PGY-1
$35,205
PGY-2
$67,773
PGY-3
$71,101
PGY-4
$74,837
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
- 85(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $241K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $70K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 19.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 3,970,497
- Median Age
- 45 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.72
- Poverty Rate
- 20.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 9.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
247 days
Precipitation
57"
Humidity
70%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
11.64
Gas (per gallon)
$3.59
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2603921053
- NRMP Code:
- 1588260C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 34
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Charles Pasque
- Email:
- ou-orthopedics@ouhsc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 10/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/9/2026 - 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:
- 235
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
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:
- 1588260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- OU Medical Center-Presbyterian Tower
- Primary Teaching Site:
- OU Medical Center-Presbyterian Tower
- Contact Person:
- Melissa A Trimble
- Contact Email:
- melissa-trimble@ouhsc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7PGY-4:7PGY-5:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 3.1%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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