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Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

Specialties

The documents and resources in this section are provided by the Review Committee for Orthopaedic Surgery for ACGME-accredited programs and those applying for accreditation.

Orthopaedic Surgery Subspecialties

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  • Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Musculoskeletal Oncology
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
  • Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
  • Orthopaedic Trauma
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

Contact and Support

For all inquiries, email RCSurgeryRed@acgme.org.

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Review Committee Dates

Upcoming Events

31
Oct 2025
Agenda Closing Date
9-10
Jan 2026
Review Committee Meeting
20
Mar 2026
Agenda Closing Date
17-18
Apr 2026
Review Committee Meeting

For all RC meetings, applications with completed site visits and interim requests accepted.

Common Resources

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ACGME Glossary of Terms
ACGME Review Committee Eligibility Decisions (Updated January 2025)
ACGME Review Committee Faculty Scholarly Activity Decisions
Applying for Program Accreditation
Committee and Members Selection Process
Common Program Requirements FAQs
Crosswalk: Faculty Survey-Common Program Requirements (2025)
Faculty Survey Program FAQs
Crosswalk: Resident/Fellow Survey-Common Program Requirements (2025)
Resident/Fellow Survey Program FAQs
FAQs on Sponsorship Changes
Guide to the Common Program Requirements
Medically Underserved Areas and Populations (including Rural Track Program designation)

Other Accreditation Resources

Single GME Accreditation System
Osteopathic Recognition
Review and Comment
Self Study and Site Visit
Common Program Requirements