Application Process
Thank you for your interest in the Orthopaedic Surgery program at The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences. Applications for residency are accepted only through (Electronic Residency Application Service). The department also participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), and four residents will be selected to join the five year program.
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Application Requirements
- Three letters of reference
- Personal statement
- Dean鈥檚 letter (MSPE)
- Valid ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
- Medical School Transcripts
- USMLE Transcript
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Interviews
Interviews are by invitation only, and are routinely held during December of each year.听 Approximately 100 applicants will be selected for an interview. Our program does participate in the 's universal offer day and process.
Our program will host in-person interviews for the ERAS 2025 interview season.
Our program does participate in signaling.
Interview invitations and scheduling are managed using the platform. Invitations are sent through Thalamus and link to our interview schedule. Candidates may manually schedule on a first-come first-reserved basis according to the set schedule. Candidates may elect to waitlist for different dates, however may only be scheduled for one interview day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is your Criteria for Selection of Residents?
Residents are selected for interview on the basis of preparedness, ability, aptitude,
academic credentials, communication skills and personal qualities such as motivation
and integrity and specifically to include the following:
- Educational Accomplishments (including Honors, Grades)
- Board Scores
- Letters of Recommendation
- Medical School Performance
How many letters of recommendation do you require?
We require three letters of recommendation; however,听additional letters are accepted.
Do you require a letter from the Chairman/ Chief/ Program Director of Orthopaedics?
No.
Do you require additional information outside of ERAS (i.e. SAT scores, MCAT scores,
etc.)?
No.
Do you require a curriculum vitae (CV) other then the ERAS version?
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Do you participate in the National Resident Matching Program(NRMP)?
Yes. To register, contact the (NRMP) at (866) 617-5838 or visit their web site.听
How many applicants do you accept a year?
We are ACGME approved to accept four trainees per year.
What is your USMLE minimal score requirement?
Please visit the (NRMP) website for national competitive average USMLE scores for Orthopaedic Surgery.听
Does your program听require any prelims - surgery or medicine experience?
No. Our Orthopaedic Residency Training Program is "categorical,"听PGY 1 through PGY
5 years of training.
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Contact
Thank you for showing an interest in our residency program.听For information concerning the application process, please听contact our Residency Coordinator by phone at 419.383.6236.