Orthotics & Prosthetics Residency
Training Leaders
We offer accredited orthotic and prosthetic residencies.
Specialized Training Opportunities
The Orthotics & Prosthetics Center, a division of the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, has provided quality orthotic and prosthetic residencies since 1994. The program is accredited by the National Commission for Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE).
The O&P residency program integrates clinical, technical, didactic, and research experiences for the resident to build the skills required to become a confident and knowledgeable board-eligible orthotist/prosthetist.
We offer a 24-month dual discipline O&P research track residency. The main focus of residency is clinical O&P training, and the resident also works on a research project under the mentorship of a clinician or researcher. Two residency positions are available annually. Residency begins July 1.
Highlights of the O&P Residency program include:
Structured rotations with experienced mentors
Participation in specialty clinics with physicians and other allied health staff.
Opportunity to work on a research project under the mentorship of clinical staff.
Access to the University's Medical Library and resources.
Monthly monitoring of your progress to guide your residency experience.
12 days vacation/sick package per year, 7 holidays per year, health insurance for resident, NCOPE fees paid
How to Apply
Please apply to the orthotic and prosthetic residency program using OPRESCAS, the NCOPE centralized application system for residents. Each candidate must possess a Master's degree in Orthotics & Prosthetics from a CAAHEP accredited program.
Resources for internationally trained orthotic and prosthetic professionals can be found on the NCOPE website.
Application Process:
Complete the OPRESCAS application, which is open from October 1 – December 14.
Official transcripts: Please send official transcripts from your O&P school after the fall semester is complete. This is in addition to the unofficial transcript you will submit with the OPRESCAS application.
Interviews: Applicants will be interviewed remotely through a video call in January.
Decision date: We will notify candidates of our decision in February 2027, in conjunction with other hospital-based residency sites.
Contact Us
2850 S. Industrial Hwy, Suite 400
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Program Highlights
Highlights of the program include:
- Opportunity to rotate and learn from many Certified Orthotists, Prosthetists, Pedorthists and Technicians.
- Participation in specialty clinics with physicians and other allied health staff.
- Support in developing your research project, with access to the University's Medical Library and resources.
- Monthly monitoring of your progress to guide your residency experience.
- 12 days vacation/sick package, 7 holidays, health insurance for resident, NCOPE fees paid by U-M Medical School
- A chance to spend time in the great town of Ann Arbor, MI.
Current Residents
Our department is comprised of a diverse and dedicated team. Under the guidance of dedicated faculty, residents develop skills that equip them to exceed the highest standards of patient care and research.
See Where Training Takes Place
The U-M Medical School campus offers numerous spaces dedicated to academic learning, research and clinical care, including specialty clinics, research labs and more. Each space and facility provides a collaborative and innovative environment for education, research and patient care.
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