August 31, 2004

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the Howard University Hospital Orthopaedic Residency Education Program.

As a member of the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), Howard University Hospital=s Orthopaedic Division requires all applicants, regardless of status, to participate in the AAMC ERAS program. No supplemental information is required.

There is additional information about the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery on our website www.huhortho.com with a link to FREIDA.

Our application deadline for the match is December 17, 2004. Interview invitations are e-mailed the week of December 20, 2004, and personal interviews are conducted during the 2nd week of January.

Good luck.

Sincerely,

Terry L. Thompson, M.D.

Associate Professor and Chief

Division of Orthopaedic Surgery