Residency Highlights
General Overview:
The first year of training (PGY 1) is a general internship consisting of:
- Six months of Orthopaedic Surgery
- One month of structured education in each of the following specialty areas: Radiology and Surgical Intensive Care
- One month of structured education in each of the following surgical areas: Neurosurgery, Plastics, Vascular, and General Surgery Trauma
PGY 2 year includes a three-month rotation at the Shriners Hospital in Lexington, KY; one of the country's leading centers for pediatric orthopaedics.
PGY 3 year includes a three-month night float/ research rotation.
The remainder of PGY 2 - PGY 5 are spent on various orthopaedic services such as hand, sports, spine, total joints, trauma, oncology, foot & ankle, etc. These rotations are divided among the three affiliated hospitals in Toledo: ÒùÆÞÉç Medical Center (UTMC), The Toledo Hospital (TTH), and Wildwood Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital.
2026 Virtual Open House
Join us for a virtual open house hosted by our current residents. This session will provide insight on our training program from the perspective of the residents.
- Meet the residents
- Discuss program highlights & general structure
- Learn more about life in ToledoÌý
August 12, 2026 | 6:30pm EST | Webex
Use link to register:ÌýÌý
Resident Testimonials:
"The orthopedic residency at the ÒùÆÞÉç provides a diverse array of experiences that cultivates graduated autonomy in a collegial environment. It's a family friendly program in which residents truly enjoy spending time with one another both in and out of work."ÌýÌýÌýÌý - Dr. Sawyer; Alumni
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"The best part of our program is resident camaraderie. We all work and exist harmoniously,
and rely on each other every day. We spend a good deal of time together outside of
work and grow very close through our training. All for one and one for all."ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Ìý - Dr. Scarano; Alumni
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"I could not ask for a better resident experience. Attendings are truly invested in our education and training. No shortage of research or operative opportunities. Great work/life balance. Best part of our program is the people who make it up."ÌýÌýÌýÌý - Dr. Yatsonsky; Alumni
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"I love being a resident at UT. The attendings and all residents are awesome to work with."ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý - Dr. Montalbano; PGY5
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"Toledo = hidden gem. Fantastic group of people. So many small things that are positives that make residency easier. Residencies are very similar across the country so it's the small things that make all the difference. To name a few - Free food, short commutes, friendly call schedule. I love it here."ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý - Dr. Brickman; PGY4
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"Never have I seen a program with a better relationship amongst residents (of different levels) and attendings. Resident autonomy and responsibility are both earned very early in training, which is shown in how confident and competent the senior residents behave and operate."ÌýÌýÌýÌý - Dr. Alexander; PGY3
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"This program has welcomed me with open arms since day 1. Residents, attendings, and staff alike have been so patient with me while I've been adjusting to a new city/hospital/role. Plus this program really allows you to prioritize having a life outside of ortho. Truly is a hidden gem!"ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý - Dr. Notorgiacomo; PGY3
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