Surgery — DO-Friendly Residency Programs
Explore residency programs that welcome graduates from osteopathic medical schools. These programs offer a supportive environment for DOs looking to advance their medical careers.
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197 programs found.
Medical University of South Carolina Program
Charleston, SC |
Thoracic surgery - integrated
STEP 225DO FriendlyMD 82%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 18%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital Program
New York, NY |
Surgery
YOG 3STEP 230 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 91%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 9%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Mountain Area Health Education Center Program
Asheville, NC |
Surgery
STEP 220 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 73%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 19%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 8%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program
Phoenix, AZ |
Surgery
Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 92%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 8%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Cleveland Clinic Foundation/South Pointe Hospital Program
Warrensville Heights, OH |
Surgery
YOG 3DO FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 0%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 100%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Program
Wildomar, CA |
Surgery
YOG 5STEP 240 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyMD 33%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 7%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 60%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Berkshire Medical Center Program
Pittsfield, MA |
Surgery
STEP 230DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 9%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 64%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 27%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
HCA HealthONE/Sky Ridge Medical Center Program
Lone Tree, CO |
Surgery
YOG 2 Research Focused DO FriendlyMD 14%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 86%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Abrazo Health Network Program
Glendale, AZ |
Surgery
YOG 2STEP 220DO FriendlyMD 32%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 26%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 42%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Program
Tulsa, OK |
Surgery
DO FriendlyMD 0%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 100%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Tower Health Program
West Reading, PA |
Surgery
Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 50%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 50%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Advocate Health Care Program
Park Ridge, IL |
Surgery
YOG 5 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 27%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 40%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 33%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital Program
Columbus, OH |
Surgery
STEP 230 Research Focused DO FriendlyMD 89%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 11%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Program
Royal Oak, MI |
Surgery
YOG 3STEP 220 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 89%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 11%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program
Austin, TX |
Surgery
YOG 2STEP 250DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 31%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 54%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 16%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Sutter Health/Sutter Roseville Medical Center Program
Roseville, CA |
Surgery
YOG 2 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyMD 79%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 14%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 7%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green) Program
Bowling Green, KY |
Surgery
YOG 2STEP 230DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 30%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 40%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 30%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program
Omaha, NE |
Surgery
YOG 5STEP 230 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1H1BMD 88%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 6%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 6%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Summa Health System/NEOMED Program
Akron, OH |
Surgery
YOG 1STEP 230 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 90%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 10%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Michigan Health-West Program
Wyoming, MI |
Surgery
DO FriendlyMD 20%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 80%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.