Positions

Two positions are available on a competitive basis each year in the Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida. 

Our residency program is highly competitive, with applicants typically demonstrating exceptional academic performance, strong letters of recommendation, and a clear commitment to the field. To maximize your application, focus on building a robust clinical and research portfolio and seek out meaningful experiences that showcase leadership and teamwork. Strong personal statements that reflect your passion for patient care and surgical innovation, coupled with well-rounded extracurriculars, will help your application stand out.

Qualifications

Applicants for the Orthopedic Surgery Residency program must meet one of the following qualifications to be eligible for appointment:

• Graduation from a medical school in the U.S. or Canada, accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or graduation from a college of osteopathic medicine in the U.S., accredited by the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (AOACOCA); or
• Graduation from a medical school outside of the U.S. or Canada, and meeting one of the following additional qualifications:
  • Holding a currently valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) prior to appointment; or
  • Holding a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States licensing jurisdiction in which the ACGME-accredited program is located

How to apply

Mayo's academic year begins in July. You must submit a completed application form and all required documentation no later than Nov. 1 the previous year.

Complete the following steps to apply:

1. Visit the ERAS website. All applications to Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education programs must include these application materials.
2. Appointments are made through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Candidates must register through the NRMP website in addition to applying through ERAS.
3. Applicants considered for an appointment will be invited to interview with the program director and selected faculty. Interviews are conducted in January each year.