Education

How to Apply

Application Process

All application materials for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program are processed through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). You may visit them at https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residencies-eras/applying-residencies-eras-system 

Application Requirements

  • ERAS Application
  • A Minimum of Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Medical School Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (ERAS generated CV)
  • USMLE Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Photograph

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis as of the program start date. If sponsorship is needed, J-1 visas are preferred.

Interview Process & Details

The application deadline for the 2025 Match cycle coincides with the opening of ERAS and release of the MSPE by medical schools. No Late submissions will be accepted. It is the applicants responsibility that all application requirements are submitted to ERAS prior to deadline.

Interviews for the 2025 Match cycle will be held Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7, 2024. Detailed information will be forthcoming.

Graduate Medical Education (GME) Resources

For more information on our GME resources, please click here.

Residency Program Contacts:

Annie Detrick, Education Administrator
Office: 773-834-2858
adetrick@bsd.uchicago.edu

Oluwafemi Afolabi, Administrative Specialist
Office: 773-702-6254
oluwafemi.afolabi@bsd.uchicago.edu