Contact us
For any additional questions, please contact our program administrator, Cat Bailey, C-TAGME.
Program overview
HCA Medical City Healthcare GME Denton - Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship Program is committed to delivering the highest quality of trauma care and aims to:
- Offer a comprehensive and rigorous training experience, ensuring that each fellow acquires the necessary competencies to practice independently with proficiency and precision.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence by immersing each fellow in a dynamic and challenging, yet supportive environment.
- Equip the fellow with the necessary tools and skills to effectively lead, organize, and direct an orthopaedic trauma service.
- Provide critical instruction in the intricacies of fracture care and the scientific aspects of treating traumatized patients.
- Be a recognized leader in orthopaedic education and research, promoting the development of clinical excellence and the advancement of scientific discovery.
Salary and benefits
| Year | Salary | On-Call Meals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGY1 | $62,566 | $950 | $63,516 |
| PGY2 | $64,750 | $950 | $65,700 |
| PGY3 | $67,018 | $950 | $67,968 |
| PGY4 | $70,366 | $950 | $71,316 |
| PGY5 | $73,528 | $950 | $75,185 |
| PGY6 | $76,835 | $950 | $77,785 |
| PGY7 | $80,683 | $950 | $81,633 |
Benefits
Residents in ACGME accredited programs have many of the same benefits as regular HCA employees. However, there are differences in the retirement plans and the leave policy for residents.
Medical City Denton provides a comprehensive list of personal benefits including but not limited to:
- 401k plan
- Basic health insurance
- Professional liability insurance
- Options for dependent health, dental and life insurance
- (2) personalized lab coats are provided at the beginning of each contract year
- Annual meal stipend
- Work phone and laptop at the beginning of your training
- Up to 20 business days (Monday-Friday) of holiday, vacation, professional, sick, or other leave is provided as paid time off
- Dedicated education and research center
- 8,500 square feet includes computer lab, house staff library, and stocked dining area
- On-site call room with stocked kitchen, separate male and female sleep rooms by program, private individual showers
- Day care and flexible spending account
- Complimentary parking
FAQs
How are Fellows selected?
Fellows are selected beginning with an application process through SF Match, an interview, and recommendations. In order to apply for the Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship, applicants must have completed orthopaedic residencies and be board-eligible or board-certified. Ideally, applicants have been trained in general orthopaedics prior to participating in this Fellowship Program. Any applicant should intend to use the training in their medical practice.