Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program

1. Applicants must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from a recognized medical school.
2. Applicants must have passing scores in both United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2.
3. Applicants must submit a minimum of three and a maximum of four letters of recommendation from faculty members or mentors familiar with their academic and clinical performance.
4. Applicants must demonstrate strong academic performance through medical school grades, class rank, honors, and examination scores.
5. Applicants should demonstrate a genuine interest in orthopaedic surgery through research projects, clinical experience, publications, presentations, and related activities.
6. International Medical Graduates must provide Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification.

The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a five-year comprehensive clinical and surgical training program designed to prepare physicians for independent practice in orthopaedic surgery. The program provides progressive hands-on experience in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, and disorders through rotations at affiliated hospitals, including University Medical Center New Orleans and other regional healthcare facilities. Residents receive training in orthopaedic trauma, adult reconstruction and joint replacement, sports medicine, spine surgery, pediatric orthopaedics, hand surgery, and foot and ankle surgery. The curriculum includes supervised surgical procedures, inpatient and outpatient patient care, research activities, academic conferences, journal clubs, and simulation-based training, helping residents develop advanced surgical skills and clinical expertise.

1. Register and submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Complete the ERAS application and upload the following documents:
3. ERAS application form.
4. USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 score reports.
5. Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE).
6. Medical school transcript.
7. Curriculum vitae (CV).
8. Personal statement.
9. Three to four letters of recommendation.
10. Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification, if applicable.
3. Submit the complete application portfolio by the program's specified deadline.
4. The residency selection committee reviews applications based on academic performance, recommendations, research experience, professional qualities, and interest in orthopaedic surgery.
5. Shortlisted applicants are invited for interviews through ERAS.
6. Applicants participate in interviews with faculty members and current residents.
7. The program evaluates and ranks interviewed candidates.
8. The program submits its rank order list through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
9. Final selection is completed through the NRMP matching process.
10. Selected candidates complete institutional onboarding and licensing requirements before joining the residency.