Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program

1. Applicants must be graduates of fully accredited medical or osteopathic schools in the United States or Canada, leading to a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
2. Applicants must have passing scores on the applicable medical licensing examinations, completed according to their level of medical education.
3. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) applicants may submit either Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA) or National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) examination results; taking both is not required.
4. Applicants must be eligible to complete all required licensing examinations and obtain an unrestricted Florida medical license.
5. Applicants who are not United States citizens must meet the University of Florida's applicable immigration and appointment policies.

The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at the University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida, provides five years of postgraduate training in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. The University of Florida College of Medicine offers medical education, clinical care, and research opportunities. Residents receive supervised clinical and operative training in orthopaedic trauma, sports medicine, joint reconstruction, spine surgery, pediatric orthopaedics, and hand surgery, preparing them for independent practice or further subspecialty training.

1. Submit an application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Include the completed residency application form, photograph, one-page personal statement, official medical school Dean's Letter, and medical school transcript.
3. Submit three or four letters of recommendation. At least one should be from an orthopaedic surgeon associated with the applicant's medical school who is familiar with the applicant's work.
4. Ensure that the complete application is received by October 15, as stated on the program's application page.
5. The program reviews applications and notifies applicants about their application status and interview selection.
6. Selected applicants attend interviews, with interview dates generally offered in December and January.
7. Participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and submit the rank-order list according to the official schedule.
8. Applicants who match must complete the university's appointment, credentialing, and licensing requirements before beginning residency.