University of Toledo Program

Program Identity & Fit

The University of Toledo Orthopaedic Surgery Residency is a five-year categorical, university-based program built around comprehensive subspecialty rotation blocks (trauma, hand, sports, adult reconstruction, spine, foot and ankle, pediatric orthopaedics at Shriners, and oncology) across the University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo Hospital, Wildwood Orthopaedic Hospital, and Shriners Hospital for Children. The program explicitly states its dual purpose of producing surgeons ready for general orthopaedic practice as well as those pursuing subspecialty fellowship, with a dedicated research rotation and collaboration with a Bone Biology Lab studying mesenchymal stem cells and diabetes-related bone characteristics. Trauma training is emphasized as a distinguishing strength, including damage control orthopaedics and multidisciplinary management of high-acuity injuries such as penetrating trauma and digital re-implantation. The program values academic credentials, communication and demonstrated motivation, and has received an ACGME commendation for educational excellence, reflecting an emphasis on structured, well-rounded clinical competence over a narrow research or community-service identity.