How to Apply
Our residency program has eight positions available, each offered through the Match at the RL-1 level.
The University of Minnesota has developed an RL-1 through -5 year residency training program, with all years under the direction of the Orthopedic Surgery Program Director, Alicia Harrison, MD.
Application Resources & Information
Application Process
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The program interviews individuals who graduate from LCME-accredited medical schools. More information about applying electronically is available through the ERAS website.
You can also access important information about our program through FREIDA Online.
Application Materials
We require:
- Minimum 3 letters of recommendation
- USMLE Step 1 results (uploaded through ERAS)
- USMLE STEP 2 CK results (uploaded through ERAS)
In order to be ranked by our program, all materials must be uploaded by February 1, 2025.
Visa Sponsorship
The J-1 alien physician visa sponsored by ECFMG is the preferred visa status for foreign national trainees in all UMN graduate medical education programs; therefore, the Department of Orthopedic Surgery Residency program sponsors only J-1 visas. We do not sponsor H-1B visas. More information on the J-1 visa can be found on the UMN-GME webpage.
Key Dates
- September 29, 2025: Application Submission Deadline (through ERAS)
- November 17, 2025: AOA/CORD Universal Interview Offer Date
- January 8 & 9, 2026: Interviews (in-person)
- March 20, 2026: Match Day
We participate in the NRMP Residency Match. For more information, please review the 2026 Main Residency Match Applicants Calendar
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 612-625-4544