Orthopaedic Surgery

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

Chapel Hill, NC · South Atlantic

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Program Director

Robert John Esther, MD, MSc

Email director

Program Coordinator

Chanelle Arsenault

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

2 hospitals

1
University of North Carolina Hospitals
Chapel Hill, NC
Primary
2
WakeMed Health and Hospitals
Raleigh, NC
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK251 – 273

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

17%

US DO

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

23%

Out-of-State

15%

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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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