Application Process
To be considered for the program, please make sure all of the following materials 
reach our offices by September 29, 2024, 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 9, 2024
5:30 to 6:30 pm CT
Join us for our 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.
Registration for this event is now closed.
The program will participate in the AOA Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD) Universal Interview Offer Day for the 2024-2025 Orthopaedic Residency Match process on November 13, 2023.
2024-2025 Interview Dates
- 12/3/24 (Tuesday)
- 12/11/24 (Wednesday)
- 1/6/25 (Monday)
- 1/22/25 (Wednesday)
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.