Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Surgery Residency is a five-year program that prepares residents for effective practice in orthopaedic surgery. The program is known for its tight-knit, diverse, and supportive group of residents, emphasizing early and extensive operative experience. Located in Baltimore, residents benefit from rich historical context, work at multiple excellent clinical sites, and engage in groundbreaking research. With an acceptance rate of about 5-7 residents each year, it offers a comprehensive education in various orthopaedic subspecialties, fostering future leaders in the field.
Specialty Competitive Score:
Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMG) in its documentation. It is assumed that the program accepts graduates from accredited medical schools, which can include international graduates if their schools are recognized. Information regarding ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship was not explicitly stated in the document.
Categorical Positions
7
Categorical Positions (detail)
7 residents are accepted each year into the program.
Program Website
Address
Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1800 Orleans St, Baltimore, MD 21287
Program Director
Dawn LaPorte, M.D.
Program Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Based on 2 Reviews
Program
Director
5.0
Quality of
Training
Diversity &
Inclusion
5.0
5.0
Location
5.0
An incredible place to train and grow as an Orthopedic Surgeon
Current Resident
January 5, 2025
Nothing short of excellent, unparalleled clinical training exposes residents to a diverse and challenging patient population, from complex cases to bread-and-butter orthopedic cases. True dedication to innovation and leadership development. Program prioritizes resident well being, and has strong resident camaraderie. This place produces leaders in the field of Orthopedic surgery.
Pros
• Unparalled Resident camaraderie
• Opportunities for Leadership and Innovation
• World-Class Training and Mentorship
Cons
• none
Program Director
Quality of Training
Diversity & Inclusion
Location
Incredible Program
Anonymous
January 1, 2025
Clearly one of the best programs in the country. The operative experience is incredible and the residents leave the program extremely well-trained. There are minimal fellows and there is great early hands-on experience.
The residents all clearly love hanging out together and there is a very supportive culture. The residents now have the highest salary when corrected for cost of living out of any top 20 program. Dr. LaPorte is the best program director I have come across anywhere in the country. She is so incredibly supportive of the residents and responsive to their needs.
Pros
• Operative Experience
• Flexible Rotations
• Collegiality
Cons
• None
Program Director
Quality of Training
Diversity & Inclusion
Location
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Current Residents
Overview
There are currently 7 PGY-1 residents enrolled in the program, all of whom are MD graduates from accredited medical schools. Information on the current enrollment of DO residents is not available, consistent with the residency structure primarily for MD graduates.
PGY-1 MD
7
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program provides early and extensive operative experience, with research mentors assisting during the intern year. All rotations are conducted within Baltimore or surrounding areas at excellent clinical sites.
Application
Applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Key items to submit include board scores, three recommendation letters from clinical faculty, and a personal statement. Interview dates are to be announced (TBA). Applicants will be notified of the interview decision via ERAS email.
# of Locations
6
Fellowship
The residency program offers opportunities for research and typically leads to fellowships in various orthopaedic subspecialties. However, specific fellowship opportunities or post-residency career paths were not detailed in the document.
Resident Life
Overview
A tight-knit, diverse, and supportive group of residents at Johns Hopkins.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5
Housing
Alumni
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Work-life balance and team-building activities, access to all on-call meals, uniforms and laundering, magnification loupes and custom lead operating gowns provided in the second year, traveling overseas for outreach/mission trips, position as a team doctor for Johns Hopkins athletes.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation