Orthopaedic Surgery

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program

Phoenix, AZ · Mountain

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Program Director

Norman Chutkan, MD

Email director

Program Coordinator

Cenaida Aguirre Pino, MD

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

8 hospitals in Phoenix

1
Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Primary
2
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Sponsor
3
Banner Desert Medical Center
Mesa, AZ
Participant
4
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
Participant
5
Banner Del E Webb Medical Center
Sun City, AZ
Participant
6
Banner Gateway Medical Center
Gilbert, AZ
Participant
7
Gateway Surgical Center
Phoenix, AZ
Participant
8
Oasis Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK249 – 271

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

17%

US DO

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

62%

Out-of-State

11%

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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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