We offer a small faculty-to-resident ratio and perform about 5,000 orthopedic surgical cases a year

The Orthopedic Surgery Residency program at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is a five-year program that is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

Almost a century ago, Baylor Dallas began training orthopedic surgeons, graduating its first orthopedic resident in 1921. Baylor Dallas is also credited for training the first female orthopedic surgeon in the United States, Ruth Jackson.

Our residents have the opportunity to study in a large, high-volume urban tertiary hospital with a Level I trauma designation. Our residents also have the unique opportunity for quality one-on-one time with the attendings.

We accept four residents per year.

As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White serves 41 counties through 53 hospitals, more than 1,300 access points, more than 7,100 active physicians, more than 59,000 team members and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.

Curriculum

Rotations

Residents will complete rotations in:

  • Emergency medicine
  • General surgery
  • Ortho trauma
  • Anesthesia
  • Surgical intensive care
  • Musculoskeletal radiology
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation
  • Sports medicine
  • Adult reconstruction
  • Hand medicine
  • Foot and ankle medicine
  • Spine medicine
  • Pediatric orthopaedics

Our commitment to our Medical Education community

Baylor University Medical Center, Graduate Medical Education (GME) is committed to passionately promoting a training environment where all feel welcomed and valued. A culture of belonging fosters innovation and is a catalyst for building dynamic teams that serve our communities.

How to apply

We use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to electronically accept residency applications, letters of recommendations, dean’s letters, transcripts and other credentials directly from your medical school.

We participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and abide by its policies.


Visit ERAS® to apply now


Learn more about Baylor Scott & White's housestaff appointment eligibility, including guidelines for international medical graduates.

Medical student opportunities

Elective rotations are available to fourth-year medical students that are interested in pursuing a residency at Baylor University Medical Center. Interested allopathic students from accredited institutions may apply through the AAMC Visiting Student Learning Opportunities application service (VSLO).

Four-week visiting elective rotations may be offered from July through January. Students can begin viewing the courses and dates being offered, prerequisites, and institutional requirements at VSLO starting in March. Applications will be accepted starting April 1.

Faculty and residents

Our dedicated faculty, with diverse expertise and a passion for teaching, offers invaluable mentorship and our talented residents bring enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to patient care. Together, they create a supportive community committed to excellence in medical education and compassionate care.

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare!

Train at a nationally recognized major teaching hospital

Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is a major patient care, teaching and research center providing quaternary care to Dallas, the Southwest region and patients seeking specialized care from around the world.