How to Apply
As part of our residency program, we participate in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) and require all applicants to submit their documents through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applications cannot be submitted "outside" of the match without prior approval from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Students in our program have the option of pursuing one of the following training tracks:
(1) a five-year clinical track, or
(2) a six-year research track, which includes a year dedicated to research during the second year of training.
Each year our program matches four residents to the five-year clinical track and one resident to the six-year research track. Applicants may apply to one or both tracks through ERAS.
Please note: Each track has a separate match process, NRMP program code and rank list. Applying to both tracks requires selecting the NRMP program codes particular to each track. Applicants for both clinical and research tracks will be interviewed on the same weekend in January, without any separate research interviews being conducted.
Application Dates
- Deadline: October 1, 2024
- Interview invitations sent: November 18, 2024
- Interview dates: January 2025
Application Requirements
Applications for the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program are accepted electronically through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
When applying, specify your preference for the Clinical training track, the Research training track, or both, and check the Residency Program Overview page for further details on each track.
Required Documents
The following documents are required for all applications:
- Common Application Form (CAF)
- Curriculum vitae (generated by the program from the CAF)
- Personal statement
- Medical school transcript(s)
- MSPE/Dean's Letter
- At least 3 letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts from the NBME indicating your USMLE Step 1 results (Step 2 results are not required, but should be shared if available)
International Applications
In addition to the required documents listed above, students and graduates of international medical schools must provide the following:
- Verification of ECFMG certification (provided through ERAS)
- Verification of United States residency status (permanent resident, naturalized citizen, etc.)
OTHER INFORMATION
COVID-19 Mandate
UC San Diego and San Diego County Health policies mandate that all health care workers be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations or have an exemption for medical or religious reasons (subject to review and approval). UC San Diego's major affiliates have similar expectations. Health care workers out of compliance may not participate in direct patient care.
POLICIES
Information on terms and conditions can be found at the Policies & Notices section of the UC San Diego Graduate Medical Education website.
Salary & Benefits
Information on residency salary and benefits can be found at the House Officer section of the UC San Diego Graduate Medical Education website.
Contact Information
If you need additional information, please get in touch with Shawna Hook-Held, the program coordinator, by email at orthores@health.ucsd.edu.