Program Overview

Prosthetics-Orthotics Residency Program

The UT Southwestern School of Health Professions Prosthetics-Orthotics Program offers one-year residency programs in prosthetics or orthotics that meet the standards of the National Commission of Orthotic and Prosthetic Education.

Program Description

Designed to meet the training needs of new graduates, the Residency Program includes direct patient contact and interaction with physicians and other health care professionals. As a resident, you'll treat patients in our Prosthetics-Orthotics Clinic and under the supervision of expert faculty members. You'll gain experience in adult and pediatric treatment concepts, as well as a variety of clinical and technical experiences.

Program Outcomes

At the end of the year, you'll meet board examination requirements set by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics.

Program Structure

• The program is one year in duration
• Residencies begin on January 1st of each year
• The application deadline for the 2026 Academic Year is August 15, 2025

Curriculum

The program includes:

• Direct patient contact
• Interaction with physicians and other health care professionals
• Experience in adult and pediatric treatment concepts
• Clinical and technical experiences

Faculty

The program is supervised by expert faculty members.