Orthopaedic Surgery·Galveston, TX

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals

Signal lift17%54%+37 pp with a signal here
Allocate signal →Track an away here25-26 cycle · applicant-level
Step 2 invited
251–269
p10 – p90
Sample N
377
applicants this cycle
This cycle
—
no tracked aways yet
Match rate
1.3%
5 of 76 applicants
01Cohort funnelthis cycle
N = 377
Applied
377
100.0%
Invited
76
20.2%
Class size
5
1.3%
No visa sponsorshipCategorical
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JI
Program Director
John C Hagedorn Ii, MD
Email director
ST
Program Coordinator
Stephanie L Thiem
Email coordinator
Program website ↗
Training sites9 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
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Rotator reports3 reports · paraphrased
U Texas Medical Branch (Galveston)
mixed hands-on
  • 18-19Rotator in 2018/19 described strong spine exposure, hands-off attendings at the corrections hospital, offsite Houston rotations including MD Anderson, and variable trauma volume related to the island location.
  • 14-15Rotator in 2014/15 described a laid-back program with mostly home call even for PGY2s, significant driving between Galveston and offsite clinic and OR locations, offsite hand and oncology rotations including MD Anderson, and light trauma volume.
UTMB
mixed hands-on
  • 25-26Rotator in 2025-26 described a 5-residents-per-year program in Galveston with early surgical training, seasonal trauma volume (busier in summer tourism months), 2-3x weekly didactics, and a welcoming culture. Campuses are split across Galveston, League City, and Clear Lake — a car is needed. Peds/onc time is spent at Texas Children's and MD Anderson.

Paraphrased from rotator survey responses. Names and identifying details removed.

Score rangesinvited cohort
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 prepOrthopaedic Surgery
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
Community resourcesOrthopaedic Surgery · 25-26
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