The Orthopedic Residency Program at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita accepts applications exclusively through the Electronic Residency Application Services (ERAS) from the Association of American Medical College (AAMC).

• Residency application and materials deadline is Oct. 15.  
• The program participates in Universal Offer Day.

Application Requirements:

Applicants must submit the following materials through ERAS:

1. Three letters of recommendation from U.S. physicians, preferably from orthopedic faculty. We strongly encourage applicants to use the AOA Standardized Letter of Recommendation Form.
2. Medical school transcripts
3. Official Dean’s Letter
4. USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores
5. Curriculum vitae (CV)

Additional Requirements for International Medical Graduates:

Applicants who attended medical school outside the United States must also meet the following requirements:

1. Must have practiced in a clinical practice, internship or residency in the last two years.
2. Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid U.S. work visa, such as a J-1 visa.
3. Must provide a copy of a valid ECFMG certificate.

Interview Process:

All interviews will be conducted in person.

Interviews are held over two days, typically scheduled for the second or third Friday and Saturday of January. Applicants will be assigned to either a morning or afternoon session.

Each session is approximately three to four hours and includes:

• Interview with the residency program
• Hospital tours
• Tour of Wichita

Resident Social

Applicants are invited to a social event with current residents on the evening before their interview. This is an opportunity to meet our residents and learn more about the program.

For more information:

Katie Flessner, residency program coordinator 
Orthopedic Residency Program 
929 N. St. Francis 
Wichita, KS 67214 
Phone: 316-268-5988 
Fax: 316-291-7799 
kflessner@kumc.edu or katie.flessner@ascension.org