Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
UTSW Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Video
A Message from our Program Director…
Welcome to the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Our program is committed to training exceptional orthopaedic surgeons through a rigorous, high-volume clinical experience grounded in academic excellence, mentorship, and collaboration. Residents benefit from comprehensive exposure across all orthopaedic subspecialties, robust operative autonomy, and the opportunity to train at a high-acuity Level I Trauma Center. We pride ourselves on a supportive culture that values professionalism, diversity, and continuous improvement, while preparing residents to excel as leaders in clinical practice, education, and research. We invite you to explore our program and learn more about the training environment that shapes the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons. -Alexandra Callan, M.D.
Important Program Information
In this area of our website, you can also learn more about training areas of affiliated institutions, residency program training objectives, and the application process/program statistics.
Visit UT Southwestern’s Orthopaedic Surgery entry in the American Medical Association's FREIDA database for more information about the program. The 10-digit code for UT Southwestern’s program is 260-48-21-032.
Education & Training Team

Alexis Horn, M.B.A/M.H.A.
GME Residency Program Coordinator (Lead)
Natalie Lopez
GME Program Coordinator I
(Trauma, UME & CME)
Shenia Calton
Education Coordinator
(Education Office Staff Support)