How to Apply

The University of Cincinnati Department of Orthopaedic Surgery exclusively utilizes the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) for the residency application process.

If you are interested in applying to our program, please contact your medical school for your ERAS information. If you are an international medical graduate, please contact your local Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) office for more information on ERAS.

Application Process

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Through this program, five residents are selected each year for our traditional five-year orthopaedic surgery residency.

NRMP Match Track

• Orthopaedic Surgery (Five-Year Categorical Program) – NRMP Code: 1548260C0

Applications are accepted only through ERAS. Sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), ERAS transmits residency applications, letters of recommendation, Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPE/Dean's Letters), transcripts, and other supporting credentials directly to residency programs. We do not require any documents beyond standard ERAS requirements.

Application Deadline

The deadline for receipt of all application materials, except the Dean's Letter is October 15. Applications that are incomplete by this deadline will not be considered.

Following a thorough review of applications, competitive applicants will be invited to interview. Our program participates in the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD) Universal Interview Offer Day process.

Universal Interview Offer Day for the 2026-2027 Orthopaedic Residency Match process is outlined below.

Monday, November 16, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET
Universal Interview Offer Day
Programs extend interview offers to applicants.

Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET
Interview Acceptance Period Opens
Applicants may begin accepting and scheduling interview offers during the 48-hour acceptance window.

Thursday, November 19, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET
Interview Acceptance Window Closes
If an applicant declines an interview invitation or does not respond by Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET, the program may extend an invitation to another applicant.

Interview Date

Interviews for the 2026-2027 application cycle will be held on:

Saturday, December 12, 2026

A reception for applicants, residents, and faculty members will be held on the evening prior to the interview day. This informal gathering provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about our residency program, the City of Cincinnati, and life as a resident. Spouses and significant others are welcome to attend.