Orthopaedic Surgery

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

Galveston, TX · West South Central

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Contact

JI
Program Director
John C Hagedorn Ii, MD
Email director
ST
Program Coordinator
Stephanie L Thiem
Email coordinator
Program website

Training Sites

9 hospitals

  • 1
    University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
    Galveston, TX
    Primary
  • 2
    Baylor St Luke's Medical Center
    Houston, TX
    Participant
  • 3
    University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
    Houston, TX
    Participant
  • 4
    Shriners Hospitals for Children (Galveston Burns Institute)
    Galveston, TX
    Participant
  • 5
    Texas Orthopedic Hospital (Houston)
    Houston, TX
    Participant
  • 6
    Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
    Houston, TX
    Participant
  • 7
    Mainland Medical Center
    Texas City, TX
    Participant
  • 8
    Bay Area Surgicare Center
    Webster, TX
    Participant
  • 9
    Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
    Nassau Bay, TX
    Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK251 – 269
180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD
25%
US DO
0%
US IMG
0%
Non-US IMG
0%

Applicant Origin

In-State
43%
Out-of-State
12%

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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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