University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program
Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Kansas City, MO(Kansas City, MO Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#149
Specialty Rank
$61,897
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#149
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
29th Percentile
Top 71% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2602821018
- NRMP Code:
- 1343260C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 39
- Female Faculty:
- 15.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The mission of our orthopedic surgery residency program is to provide comprehensive training in a 60-month period, equipping residents to deliver state-of-the-art, cost-effective musculoskeletal care to all patients, regardless of financial background. By combining diverse clinical exposure, academic rigor, research opportunities, and strong mentorship, the program prepares residents to excel in orthopaedic surgery and deliver exceptional patient care throughout their careers.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
8 weeks
Salary Progression
$61,897
PGY-1
$63,342
PGY-2
$65,178
PGY-3
$68,136
PGY-4
$70,890
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
- $288K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $55K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,154,422
- Median Age
- 45 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.55
- Poverty Rate
- 5.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 13.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
216 days
Precipitation
40"
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:
- 2602821018
- NRMP Code:
- 1343260C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Amelia Ann Sorensen
- 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:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
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:
- 1343260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Health Truman Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Health Truman Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Dasia Talib
- Contact Email:
- dasia.talib@uhkc.org
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:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 5.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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