Orthopaedic Surgery

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

Chicago, IL · East North Central

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Contact

Program Director

Alfonso Mejia, MD, MPH

Email director

Program Coordinator

Theresa Mora

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

5 hospitals in Chicago

1
University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics
Chicago, IL
Primary
2
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
Chicago, IL
Sponsor
3
Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
Participant
4
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
Participant
5
Shriners Hospitals for Children (Chicago)
Chicago, IL
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK248 – 272

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

22%

US DO

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

47%

Out-of-State

16%

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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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