University of Missouri-Columbia Program
Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Columbia, MO(Columbia, MO Metropolitan Area Metro)
26
Positions
#95
Specialty Rank
$65,584
PGY1 Salary
14.8%
IMG %
#95
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
55th Percentile
Top 45% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2602821148
- NRMP Code:
- 1994260C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 8
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 32
- Female Faculty:
- 15.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Residents are trained to have the ability to go straight into practice and not require a fellowship. We offer a pathway for physicians wanting to become academic scholars (masters or PhD) . We have a standalone ortho facility and level 1 trauma center. Most rotations take place in close proximity. There isn't travel time to get to each destination.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- 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
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
8 weeks
Salary Progression
$65,584
PGY-1
$68,169
PGY-2
$70,652
PGY-3
$74,301
PGY-4
$78,014
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 72(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $314K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $60K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,154,422
- Median Age
- 52 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.45999999999999996
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 13.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
72°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
216 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
77%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
13.92
Gas (per gallon)
$4.29
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2602821148
- NRMP Code:
- 1994260C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- James Keeney
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- 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:
- 1994260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Missouri Healthcare
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Missouri Healthcare
- Contact Person:
- Madison Pearson
- Contact Email:
- pearsonmp@health.missouri.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:6PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship
- J1
- IMG Percentage
- 14.8%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 9th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 7.4%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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