Orthopedics Residency Program
The TEAM Orthopedic Residency Program represents the next phase of our mission to expand access to world-class specialty care in South Texas.
By training the next generation of orthopedic surgeons in a collaborative, community-focused environment, TEAM is addressing the region’s urgent need for advanced musculoskeletal care.
Our goal is to establish a sustainable, ACGME-accredited orthopedic residency that combines clinical excellence, innovative research opportunities, and a strong commitment to community service.
Graduates will leave prepared to deliver comprehensive orthopedic care to aging and underserved populations throughout South Texas.
Mission & Vision
Why This Program Matters
South Texas currently faces a critical shortage of orthopedic surgeons, leaving many patients without timely access to joint, bone, and spine care.
The TEAM Orthopedic Residency will train highly skilled physicians dedicated to filling this gap, ensuring that families across the region receive the orthopedic expertise they deserve.
South Texas urgently needs more orthopedic specialists to care for our growing and aging population. The TEAM Orthopedic Residency will train physicians who are not only technically excellent but deeply committed to serving this community.
Training Sites
The program will collaborate with community orthopedic surgeons, hospitals, and clinics across South Texas to provide diverse, hands-on clinical rotations.
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These partnerships will give residents exposure to a wide variety of surgical cases and patient populations, preparing them for independent practice in both urban and rural settings.
Distinguished Faculty
The residency is guided by a distinguished leadership team committed to excellence in education and patient care:
Dr. Siraj Sayeed – Chair, Orthopedics
Additional faculty appointments and clinical partners will be announced as the program approaches its official launch.
Program Overview
Sponsoring Institution: Texas Institute of GME and Research (TIGMER)
Teaching Institution: Texas Educational Academic Medical Foundation (TEAM)
Program Duration: 5-year residency (PGY-2 through PGY-5) with a PGY-1 general surgery internship completed through partner institutions
Launch Timeline: Targeted for July 2027.
Residents will gain experience across the full spectrum of orthopedic subspecialties, including trauma, sports medicine, joint reconstruction, spine surgery, and pediatric orthopedics.
A Commitment to Community & the Future of Vision Care
Like all TEAM initiatives, the Orthopedic Residency places community impact at the heart of its mission. Residents will participate in outreach clinics, patient-education programs, and preventive-care efforts designed to improve musculoskeletal health in underserved neighborhoods. Through philanthropy, clinical partnerships, and academic collaboration, TEAM is creating a lasting legacy of orthopedic excellence—ensuring that graduates emerge not only as skilled surgeons but also as compassionate advocates for public health across South Texas.