We are looking for well-rounded individuals with strong academic credentials, a solid work ethic, and the ability to work well with others. Being a team player and a respectful colleague is just as important to us as your academic achievements.
While completing a Sub-Internship (Sub-I) with us is not a requirement, it does offer a valuable opportunity for us to get to know you—and for you to get to know our team and program.
We accept seven PGY-1 residents each year into our residency program.
Our program provides a very well-rounded experience in all areas of orthopedics that gives each resident a good foundation for caring for most orthopedic problems. We have an excellent full-time, part-time, and clinical faculty representing all sub-specialty areas in orthopedics. In addition, we have very solid facilities for all our rotations both here on the OU Medical Center Campus and at our surrounding private practice community medical center partners.
Throughout your five-year residency, all residents are required to complete a comprehensive series of research projects encompassing key areas of clinical investigation. These typically include a case report or literature review, a quality improvement (QI) project, and a prospective clinical trial. To support these efforts, residents are allotted a dedicated two-month research rotation during their PGY-3 year, providing protected time to design, implement, and advance their projects.
The department offers support for resident research, including access to research staff and collaborative opportunities across other departments on campus. All residents are expected to present their research annually at the department’s Annual Visiting Professor Conference held each April. Additionally, residents may have the opportunity to present their work at local and national meetings, with departmental funding available for travel and presentation costs.
We recently received approval for an Orthopedic Surgery Hand Fellowship. Our first class of fellows will start August 2026. The Hand Fellowship will accept two fellows per year and is a one-year training program the will offer experiences both at OU Health and outside facilities. This program is open for surgeons who have completed a residency in plastic surgery, general surgery, or orthopedic surgery.
Our department is very strong and continues to grow. We are excited to welcome seven new faculty in 2025.