University of Kansas (Wichita) Program
Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Wichita, KS(Wichita, KS Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#160
Specialty Rank
$64,215
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#160
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
23rd Percentile
Top 77% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2601931106
- NRMP Code:
- 3054260C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 72
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 3
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 7%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
PGY4 residents receive their orthopaedic pediatric training by going to the Shrine Hospital for Children in St. Louis for six-months. Housing is provided and a travel stipend.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$64,215
PGY-1
$65,597
PGY-2
$67,902
PGY-3
$70,626
PGY-4
$73,545
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 92(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $283K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $69K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 139K
- Median Age
- 32 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.54
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
72°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
298 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
57%
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:
- 2601931106
- NRMP Code:
- 3054260C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Bradley R Dart
- Email:
- kflessner@kumc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 1/15/2027 - 1/16/2027
- 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:
- 230
- 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:
- 3054260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Via Christi Hospital on St Francis
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Via Christi Hospital on St Francis
- Contact Person:
- Katie L Flessner
- Contact Email:
- kflessner@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:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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