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Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Program

Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Tulsa, OK(Tulsa, OK Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#138
Specialty Rank
$61,052
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#138
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
34th Percentile
Top 66% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2603900055
NRMP Code:
2162260C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
35

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
250
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
7
0
Part-Time Physicians:
6
0
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

20 dedicated faculty members for 10 residents, simulation center for hands-on arthroscopy training, NO in-house residency call

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

8 weeks

Salary Progression

$61,052
PGY-1
$63,494
PGY-2
$66,035
PGY-3
$69,666
PGY-4
$72,453
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Tulsa, OK
Metropolitan Area
Tulsa, OK Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
3,970,497

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
76(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$343K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.5K/mo
Median Household Income
$78K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
28.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
3,970,497
Median Age
26 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.49
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
9.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
76°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
247 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
51%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.23
Restaurant Meal
11.28
Gas (per gallon)
$3.48
Gym Membership
42

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$61,052
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$80,332
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2603900055
NRMP Code:
2162260C0YOG
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
35
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Brent L Norris
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
1/1/2027 - 1/31/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
250
Min Step 2 Score:
250

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2162260C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Saint Francis Health System
Primary Teaching Site:
Saint Francis Health System
Contact Person:
Laura Brown
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:3
PGY-4:3
PGY-5:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
250
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
93.3%
DO Classification
HIGH

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