The Orthopaedic Residency Program at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita will accept applications only via the Electronic Residency Application Services (ERAS) from the Association of American Medical College (AAMC).

*Residency application and materials deadline is Oct. 15.  

Application Criteria:

1. Three reference letters from U.S. physicians, preferably from orthopaedic faculty. We prefer and encourage using the AOA Standardized Letter of Recommendation Form.
2. Medical school transcripts
3. Official dean's letter
4. Copy of USMLE Scores Part 1 and Part 2 (if taken)
5. CV

Additional criteria for those from medical schools outside of the United States

1. Must have practiced in a clinical practice, internship or residency after 2016
2. Applicants must have U.S. citizenship, permanent resident status or a valid work visa (i.e. J-1).
3. Copy of valid ECFMG certificate

Interview Process:

For the 2024-2025 year, we plan to host in-person interviews. We only interview for two days and they are normally scheduled for the second or third Friday and Saturday of January.

We will host a social the evening before your interview with current residents.

For more information:

Katie Flessner, residency program coordinator 
Orthopaedic 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