Applying to the Orthopedic Surgery Residency
Thank you for your interest in Loyola Medicine's Orthopedic Surgery Residency program. Our program only accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), and all positions are filled through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
Applications will be reviewed, and selected applicants will be invited for an interview. Please respond promptly to interview request, as an invitation to interview does not guarantee an interview spot.
Applicants will be interviewed In-person on December 18, 2025..
Our deadline for applications is November 1, 2025 for the PGY-1 residency starting in July 1, 2026.
We will be recruiting five candidates for the 2026 PGY-1 level.
Application Requirements
- ERAS application
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- USMLE Step I report
- USMLE Step II report (if available)
- Medical school transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation (from orthopaedic surgery and any surgical specialty faculty, PD and/or Chair)
International Application Requirements
Only applications received through ERAS will be considered, and applicants are required to be ECFMG certified. The Loyola Medicine Orthopedics Residency program sponsors J-1 visas only.
Helpful Links
If you have any further questions about the residency program please contact:
Lucy V. Salgado
Residency Coordinator
Phone: (708) 216-3280
Fax: (708) 216-5858
Email: lucy.salgado@luhs.org
Applying to the Medical Student Clerkship
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Orthopedics Surgery and Rehabilitation at Loyola Medicine. Your safety and education is our first priority. Like most institutions across the country, we will be following the Coalition for Physician Accountability (COPA) guidelines for Medical Student Away Rotations.
General Information
Fourth year medical students from across the country are invited to join us at Loyola University Medical Center for a clinical rotation to learn more about our program. Each medical student will rotate on two of our orthopaedic subspecialty services.
As part of the rotation, students will attend all conferences and spend time in both our operating rooms and clinics. Students will also assist taking call during their rotation.
Services:
- Adult Reconstruction
- Hand
- Pediatric/Foot & Ankle
- Spine/Oncology
- Sports
- Trauma
Goals and Objectives
By the end of your rotation, the student will be able to:
- Take a complete orthopaedic history
- Perform a thorough orthopaedic physical examination
- Interpret and describe basic orthopaedic radiographic findings
- Concisely present patient findings
- Assist in basic bedside, emergency room, and operating room procedures
Available Rotations (Ortho 404)
| Period |
Start Date |
End Date |
| 9A |
June 30, 2025 |
July 25, 2025 |
| 9B |
August 4, 2025 |
August 29, 2025 |
| 9C |
September 2, 2025 |
September 26, 2025 |
| 10A |
September 29, 2025 |
October 24, 2025 |
| 10B |
October 27, 2025 |
November 21, 2025 |
| 10C |
November 24, 2025 |
December 19, 2025 |
Application Process
Stritch School of Medicine uses VSLO, the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities, to receive visiting student applications. To apply to our school, please complete a VSLO application for your preferred electives and dates. For more information on VSLO, please visit www.aamc.org/vsas.
For more information on elective requirements per Stritch School of Medicine, please visit https://ssom.luc.edu/regrec/students/visitingstudents/
Contact Information
For more information about our medical student clerkship, please contact our residency coordinator.
Lucy V. Salgado
Residency Coordinator
Phone: (708) 216-3280
Fax: (708) 216-5858
Email: lucy.salgado@luhs.org
Applying to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Scholarship
The Loyola Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation is committed to supporting the creation and maintenance of an equitable and inclusive department and work environment. We recognize that education and patient care benefit from diversity amongst medical providers and trainees that mirrors the diversity of the patient population whom we serve. We value and welcome all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and religion/faith.
Scholarship Opportunities:
Loyola Orthopaedic Surgery Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine is committed to achieving excellence through equity and diversity. The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation values diverse views and experiences that enrich our education and profession. In collaboration with the medical school, The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation strives to create an atmosphere of inclusion and diversity that will help to create a culturally competent healthcare workforce, better equipped to serve the needs of a diverse population. Our scholarship provides financial assistance for upcoming 4th year medical students (class of 2026) who are planning a career in orthopaedic surgery and would like to do a four-week away rotation at our site. Diverse students whose backgrounds and/or identities are underrepresented in orthopaedics are encouraged to apply. The chosen applicants will be given a stipend of up to $2,000 to be used towards their lodging and/or travel expenses.
We will potentially interview qualified applicants via Zoom after applications are received and reviewed. Three scholarships will be awarded for the 2025-26 academic year.
Requirements:
- Upcoming 4th year medical student (class of 2026)
- Attend LCME-accredited medical school
- Unofficial Transcript
- Current CV
- Letter of recommendation from professional reference who can speak to academic experience (one LOR only) Personal statement addressing how you contribute to diversity in orthopaedics
View the application here
Selection of the scholarship recipients will be based upon consideration of the applicant's academic achievement, leadership, research, orthopaedic interest and academic standing.
Deadline:
Deadline for applications is February 17, 2025.
Please do not hesitate to contact our orthopaedic residency program coordinator, Lucy Salgado, with any questions
Lucy.Salgado@luhs.org
This scholarship is made possible through the generosity of the Nancy W. Knowles Foundation.
