We offer a small faculty-to-resident ratio and perform about 5,000 orthopedic surgical cases a year.
The Orthopedic Surgery Residency program at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is a five-year program that is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Almost a century ago, Baylor Dallas began training orthopedic surgeons, graduating its first orthopedic resident in 1921. Baylor Dallas is also credited for training the first female orthopedic surgeon in the United States, Ruth Jackson.
Our residents have the opportunity to study in a large, high-volume urban tertiary hospital with a Level I trauma designation. Our residents also have the unique opportunity for quality one-on-one time with the attendings.
We accept three residents per year.
As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White serves 41 counties through 52 hospitals, more than 1,200 access points, more than 7,100 active physicians, more than 52,000 team members and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.
Curriculum
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Rotations
Rotations
Residents will complete rotations in:
- Emergency medicine
- General surgery
- Trauma
- Anesthesia
- Surgical intensive care
- Musculoskeletal radiology
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Sports medicine
- Adult reconstruction
- Hand medicine
- Foot and ankle medicine
- Spine medicine
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Conferences
Conferences
Joint and tumor didactics are held weekly.
There are monthly research meetings with our research team.
Resident case conferences, during which residents present past cases to peers and attendings, are held weekly.
Didactics are held weekly for two hours; days and times vary month to month. Each cover different orthopedic subspecialties, including:
- Trauma
- Adult reconstruction
- Shoulder
- Sports
- Hand
- Foot and ankle
- Spine
- Musculoskeletal oncology
- Basic science
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Research
Research
The department of Orthopedic Surgery has a number of ongoing clinical research projects in many aspects of orthopedic care. Orthopedic Surgery residents are encouraged and required to participate in, as well as complete and submit for publication, clinical research in orthopedics.
Rotations
Residents will complete rotations in:
- Emergency medicine
- General surgery
- Trauma
- Anesthesia
- Surgical intensive care
- Musculoskeletal radiology
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Sports medicine
- Adult reconstruction
- Hand medicine
- Foot and ankle medicine
- Spine medicine
Conferences
Joint and tumor didactics are held weekly.
There are monthly research meetings with our research team.
Resident case conferences, during which residents present past cases to peers and attendings, are held weekly.
Didactics are held weekly for two hours; days and times vary month to month. Each cover different orthopedic subspecialties, including:
- Trauma
- Adult reconstruction
- Shoulder
- Sports
- Hand
- Foot and ankle
- Spine
- Musculoskeletal oncology
- Basic science
Research
The department of Orthopedic Surgery has a number of ongoing clinical research projects in many aspects of orthopedic care. Orthopedic Surgery residents are encouraged and required to participate in, as well as complete and submit for publication, clinical research in orthopedics.
How to apply
We use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to electronically accept residency applications, letters of recommendations, dean’s letters, transcripts and other credentials directly from your medical school.
We participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and abide by its policies.
Learn more about Baylor Scott & White's housestaff appointment eligibility, including guidelines for international medical graduates.
Medical student opportunities
Elective rotations are available to fourth-year medical students that are interested in pursuing a residency at Baylor University Medical Center. Interested allopathic students from accredited institutions may apply through the AAMC Visiting Student Learning Opportunities application service (VSLO).
Four-week visiting elective rotations may be offered from July through January. Students can begin viewing the courses and dates being offered, prerequisites, and institutional requirements at VSLO starting in March. Applications will be accepted starting April 1.
Working at Baylor Scott & White Health
Stipend and benefits
In addition to competitive stipends, we offer our residents a full menu of employee benefits. We help offset the cost of many of these benefits; others are options you can choose to pay for yourself.
Well-being resources
This time in your professional career can be extremely challenging. As a Baylor Scott & White graduate medical trainee, there are a variety of resources available to you, ensuring you get the most out of your educational experience.
Life in Dallas
Dallas provides access to metropolitan entertainment and culture while maintaining the lowest cost of living among the top 10 largest U.S. cities.
Baylor University Medical Center
Roberts Hospital
3500 Gaston Ave.
Dallas, TX 75246
Contact us
Anna Bingham, MS
Phone: 214.820.3469
Fax: 214.820.1988
Anna.Bingham@BSWHealth.org
Verification Requests: BUMCGMEVerifications@BSWHealth.org
Orthopedic Surgery Residency
Baylor University Medical Center
6th Floor, Hoblitzelle
3500 Gaston Ave.
Dallas, TX 75246