Train, rotate + grow with Tufts Medicine orthopaedic residency program
The Tufts Medicine Orthopaedic Residency is a five-year, ACGME-accredited program that develops confident, well-rounded surgeons through hands-on, high-volume training. Each year, four residents join our team through the National Resident Matching Program to learn from expert faculty across Tufts Medicine-affiliated hospitals. Our multi-hospital model provides broad exposure to trauma, sports medicine, reconstruction and more, combining academic rigor with real-world surgical experience in both academic and community settings.
During their first year, residents build a strong foundation in general surgery before rotating through every major orthopaedic subspecialty, including trauma, sports medicine, joint reconstruction, spine, pediatric orthopaedics, hand, foot and ankle, and oncology. Mentorship is central to the program, giving residents early responsibility in the OR, hands-on skill development, and guidance in clinical decision-making.
Academic growth and research are woven into every year of training. Residents can lead projects, contribute to publications and explore new surgical techniques. With rotations across multiple hospitals and close collaboration with expert faculty, the program equips graduates to succeed in a variety of orthopaedic careers, from clinical practice to academic leadership.
