Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Program

The Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Program in Orthopedic Surgery offers a comprehensive, ACGME-accredited residency based in the Chicagoland area. This program is aimed at developing well-trained, professional orthopedic surgeons through a curriculum that emphasizes clinical and surgical practice, leadership, research, and education in both general and sub-specialized care.

Here are some key highlights and offerings from the program:

• Program Structure: The residency begins with an intern year that includes six months of orthopedics and six months in other specialties to provide a well-rounded foundation. Subsequent years feature 3-month orthopedic block rotations across various affiliated institutions offering a broad spectrum of orthopedic care training.
• Educational Opportunities: The program includes a structured educational schedule with weekly didactics every Wednesday covering a wide range of orthopedic topics, fracture conferences, article reviews, Orthobullets, and AAOS ROCK question reviews.
• Resident Benefits and Salary: Franciscan Health offers competitive salary and benefits to its residents, including an annual education stipend, BLS/ACLS/ATLS certification, meals during call, as well as comprehensive medical and life insurance.
• Audition Rotations: Prospective applicants can engage in audition rotations at Franciscan St. James in Olympia Fields, providing firsthand experience in the program’s clinical, surgical, and educational activities.
• Application Process: The residency participates in the ERAS with specific application requirements including being a graduate of an LCME or COCA-accredited medical school, a minimum of three letters of recommendation, a personal statement, medical school transcripts, curriculum vitae, COMLEX/USMLE scores, and a professional photograph. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2025, by 5 pm (CST).

This program also expresses a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, encouraging women and minorities to apply. It provides a supportive and comprehensive training environment aimed at preparing residents for both general practice and sub-specializations within orthopedic surgery.

If interested in applying or seeking more information about the Franciscan Health Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program, consider participating in an audition rotation or reaching out directly to their program coordinator for detailed queries on the application process or program specifics.