Application Process
To be considered for the program, please make sure all of the following materials 
reach our offices by September 30, 2025, through Electronic Residency Application Service.
- Personal statement
- Residency application
- Min 3 letters of recommendation (CORD eSLOR preferred), max of 4 LORs
- Medical school transcript (MSPE)
- Pass USMLE Step 1 (1st attempt and provide USMLE Step 1 score if available)
- Pass USMLE Step 2 (1st attempt and provide USMLE Step 2 score)
- Meet UW Health GME employment eligibility requirements
- Non-U.S. citizen eligibility requirements for UW Health GME
- Only J-1 visa sponsorship available (if visa sponsorship is required)
If you move, please update your contact information in the Electronic Residency Application Service.
Virtual Open House
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
5:30 to 6:30 pm CT
Orthopedic Surgery Residency Open House. Learn more about our program, meet our program directors, and talk to current residents. Will include a live Q&A.
The program will participate in the AOA Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD) Universal Interview Offer Day for the 2025-2026 Orthopaedic Residency Match process on November 17, 2025.
2025-2026 Interview Dates
- 12/10/2025 – Wednesday
- 12/15/2025 – Monday
- 1/7/2026 – Wednesday
- 2/2/2026 – Monday
Interviews are from 2:30 to 7:30 pm. For in-person interviews, candidates should arrive by 2:15 PM CT. Interviews and a social dinner will run through that evening. There are no other events the day before or after.
UW Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program information at AMA FREIDA.