Orthopaedic Surgery

Southern Illinois University Program

Springfield, IL · East North Central

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2025 Data

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Contact

DA
Program Director
D Gordon Allan, MD
Email director
KC
Program Coordinator
Kelly Cagle
Email coordinator
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Training Sites

6 hospitals in Springfield

  • 1
    Springfield Memorial Hospital
    Springfield, IL
    Primary
  • 2
    Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
    Springfield, IL
    Sponsor
  • 3
    St John's Hospital
    Springfield, IL
    Participant
  • 4
    Springfield Clinic Outpatient Facility
    Springfield, IL
    Participant
  • 5
    Orthopedic Center of Illinois
    Springfield, IL
    Participant
  • 6
    Children's Mercy Hospital
    Kansas City, MO
    Participant

Rotator Reports

1 report

What students said after rotating here

hands-on
  • 17-18Rotator in 2017/18 described a small hybrid program rotating primarily with community attendings, strong early operative experience with PGY3s handling bread-and-butter trauma and primary joints as primary surgeon, a mentor-based model with minimal double scrubbing, and weekly didactics. New departmental leadership was starting in the spring.

Paraphrased from rotator survey responses. Names and identifying details removed.

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK245 – 270
180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD
15%
US DO
5%
US IMG
0%
Non-US IMG
0%

Applicant Origin

In-State
23%
Out-of-State
10%

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Interview Prep

Common questions for Orthopaedic Surgery interviews

specialtyWhy orthopaedics over general surgery?★ common
clinicalDescribe an orthopaedic case that was memorable to you.★ common
specialtyWhat subspecialty are you considering? (Sports, spine, trauma, hand, joints)★ common
behavioralHow do you maintain work-life balance in a surgical specialty?
clinicalTell me about your surgical experience.★ common
personalTell me about yourself.★ common
specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common
programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common
behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common
personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common

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