University of Chicago
The University of Chicago Orthopaedic Surgery residency in Chicago, IL is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
UChicago Medicine orthopaedic residency with five residents per class (25 total) rotating through eight subspecialty services at the Center for Care and Discovery, Comer Children's, the Duchossois Center, Mitchell Hospital, Orland Park and Skokie Hospital. PGY-3 has a dedicated 10-week research rotation and the department pays for custom loupes and lead.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Call: weekday in-house call is covered by the PGY2 on Trauma Nights Sunday to Thursday, weekend call by PGY2 and PGY3, and home call by PGY4 and PGY5.
- Wednesday mornings have at least two protected didactic hours, a monthly four-article journal club, fall anatomy labs and weekly specialty conferences.
- ERAS only with three letters; interviews are December 4 and 5, 2026 and J-1 visas are preferred if sponsorship is needed.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Tessa Balach, MD
- Program coordinator
- Annie Detrick
- Associate Program Director
- Nick Maassen, MD
- Address
- Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine, MC 3079, 5758 S. Maryland Avenue, Dept. 4B, Chicago, IL 60637
- Phone
- 773-834-2858
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
University of Chicago Orthopaedic Surgery residency at a glance
University of Chicago lists its Orthopaedic Surgery residency in Chicago, Illinois. The directory holds 7 Orthopaedic Surgery residency programs in Illinois, 4 of thems in Chicago and 205 across 44 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 7 Orthopaedic Surgery residency programs in Illinois use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 204 Orthopaedic Surgery residency programs nationwide share that status.
University of Chicago has 55 other programs listed in Chicago: Anesthesiology, Child Neurology, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry), Clinical Informatics (Pediatrics), Clinical Neurophysiology (Neurology), and Colon and Rectal Surgery, and 49 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at University of Chicago in Chicago
- Anesthesiology residency
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry) fellowship
- Child Neurology residency
- Clinical Informatics (Pediatrics) fellowship
- Clinical Neurophysiology (Neurology) fellowship
- Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship
- Complex Family Planning fellowship
- Complex General Surgical Oncology (Surgery) fellowship
Other Illinois cities with a listed Orthopaedic Surgery residency: Maywood, Olympia Fields, Springfield.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Orthopaedic Surgery residency training
Orthopaedic Surgery residency training typically lasts 5 years.
A surgical sub-internship and strong letters from orthopaedic faculty are common parts of an application.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the University of Chicago Orthopaedic Surgery residency?
The directory places it in Chicago, Illinois.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery residency programs are there in Illinois?
This directory lists 7 in Illinois and 205 nationwide.
How do I apply to the University of Chicago Orthopaedic Surgery residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of Chicago Orthopaedic Surgery residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Orthopaedic Surgery residency training typically lasts 5 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the University of Chicago Orthopaedic Surgery residency offer?
The directory records 5 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University of Chicago Orthopaedic Surgery residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.