Journey of International Medical Graduates Toward Orthopaedic Surgery Residency in the United States.

J Am Acad Orthop Surg · Apr 01 2025 · Review

Sanchez-Urgelles P, Y Sudah S, Sanchez-Sotelo J, Menendez ME

From the Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education, Tampa, FL (Sanchez-Urgelles), CA (Menendez)

General Orthopaedics

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONReviews the current pathways, strategies, and barriers international medical graduates face when applying for orthopaedic surgery residency positions in the United States.
Abstract, as published

International medical graduates (IMGs) are integral to the US healthcare system but are scarce in orthopaedic residency classes. Positive contributions of IMGs to the field of orthopaedic surgery in the United States are well documented, but successfully matching into an orthopaedic residency position as an IMG remains very challenging. The purpose of this study was to review current processes, strategies, and potential barriers of IMGs applying for orthopaedic surgery residency in the United States as an IMG.

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