Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium Program
Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
St Louis, MO(St. Louis, MO Metropolitan Area Metro)
40
Positions
#3
Specialty Rank
$69,842
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#3
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
99th Percentile
Top 1% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2602821060
- NRMP Code:
- 1353260C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 113
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 79
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 48
- Female Faculty:
- 14.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The orthopaedic surgery residency program at Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital is a leader in training young physicians. Our supportive learning environment provide our residents with opportunities to acquire knowledge to evaluate and treat a variety of orthopaedic clinical problems, provide compassionate care, and demonstrate ethical behavior in the practice of orthopaedic surgery.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$69,842
PGY-1
$72,940
PGY-2
$75,889
PGY-3
$79,309
PGY-4
$82,783
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 104(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $309K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $66K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 288K
- Median Age
- 34 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.41000000000000003
- Poverty Rate
- 24.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 13.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
84°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
216 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
59%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.31
Restaurant Meal
14.16
Gas (per gallon)
$4.37
Gym Membership
53
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2602821060
- NRMP Code:
- 1353260C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 113
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Alexander William Aleem
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/5/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- June Start Date:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1353260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
- Contact Person:
- Maggie Litteken
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:8PGY-5:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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