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University of Vermont Medical Center Program

Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Burlington, VT(Burlington, VT Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#99
Specialty Rank
$74,804
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#99
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
53rd Percentile
Top 47% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2605011167
NRMP Code:
1734260C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
65

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
1.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
25
Non-Physician Staff:
3
0
Female Faculty:
12%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
40%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

UVM Orthopaedics offers an excellent surgical training program at a Level 1 trauma center with training programs in all specialties - combined with the ability to live in an area known for high quality of life.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

8 weeks

Salary Progression

$74,804
PGY-1
$78,357
PGY-2
$82,079
PGY-3
$85,978
PGY-4
$90,062
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Burlington, VT
Metropolitan Area
Burlington, VT Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
New England
Metropolitan Population
643,816

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
85(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$290K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$66K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
20.0%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
643,816
Median Age
45 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.16999999999999998
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
4.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
217 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
70%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.00
Restaurant Meal
13.32
Gas (per gallon)
$4.11
Gym Membership
49

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$74,804
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$88,005
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2605011167
NRMP Code:
1734260C0YOG
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
65
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Elizabeth Ames
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2025 - 11/1/2025
Interview Period:
12/1/2025 - 12/21/2025
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:
245

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1734260C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Vermont Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Vermont Medical Center
Contact Person:
Melissa Gara
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:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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