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Wright State University Program

Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Dayton, OH(Dayton, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
25
Positions
#123
Specialty Rank
$64,421
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#123
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
41st Percentile
Top 59% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2603821105
NRMP Code:
2011260C1
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
25
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Matthew John Cavo
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
250
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
23
0
Part-Time Physicians:
10
Female Faculty:
30.8%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Locations include the region's only Level 1 trauma center, Dayton Children's, and the Dayton VA Medical Center. Our graduates are ready for private practice or a fellowship. Housing is very affordable and most residents own homes. Resident camaraderie is a key focus and residents gather frequently for out of work activities. The last Friday each month, everyone is excused from clinical duties and encouraged to gather for team building.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$64,421
PGY-1
$66,193
PGY-2
$67,850
PGY-3
$70,831
PGY-4
$73,603
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance: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
Dayton, OH
Metropolitan Area
Dayton, OH Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
11,774,683

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
74(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$232K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$82K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
19.6%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
11,774,683
Median Age
49 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.16999999999999998
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
10.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
84°F
Winter
44°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
74%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.73
Restaurant Meal
8.3
Gas (per gallon)
$2.90
Gym Membership
37

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$64,421
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$87,055
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2603821105
NRMP Code:
2011260C1
Total Positions:
25
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Matthew John Cavo
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
5/5/2026 - 10/31/2026
Interview Period:
5/5/2026 - 1/10/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
240
Min Step 2 Score:
250

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:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2011260C0, 2011260C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Miami Valley Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Miami Valley Hospital
Contact Person:
Tracy Miller
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

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
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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