Program Overview

Introduction to the Orthopedic Residency Program

The orthopedic residency program is one of the busiest and most active clinical training programs in the country. It is anchored by the nation's busiest orthopedic trauma service and a functional, integrated county hospital system, along with a nationally recognized, committed, and dedicated core faculty. This ensures that each trainee receives a comprehensive orthopedic education.

Program Structure and Education

The program offers five years of ACGME accredited education and training, which ensures that the residents meet the standards of the ABOS. The high volume of clinical cases and adequate dedicated faculty allow a one-to-one training environment in all subspecialty rotations. Graduated operative responsibility provides the trainee with the appropriate supervision to learn surgical skills.

Surgical Skills Training

Surgical skills training begins in the PGY1 year with simulation training based on the ABOS modules during a 4-week protected time block. Subsequently, PGY2-PGY5's are graded on designated procedure-specific cadaveric milestone simulations to actively gauge their skills acquisition.

Didactic Educational Program

The program includes a rigorous, well-balanced, and comprehensive didactic educational program that is centered on a two-year rotating curriculum developed and presented by experts in the orthopedics subspecialties.

Research Division

The research division has been strongly enhanced by the addition of renowned scientific experts in the fields of cellular regenerative medicine, along with orthopedic biomechanics and kinematics.

Admission and Program Details

Each year, the Department of Orthopedic Surgery matches five medical students to enter its residency program. The Department of Orthopedic Surgery prides itself on providing an unparalleled education through access to faculty and the inclusion of the latest technologies and tools to further the development of residents.

• Key features of the program include:
  • A comprehensive orthopedic education
  • A one-to-one training environment in all subspecialty rotations
  • Graduated operative responsibility
  • Simulation training based on the ABOS modules
  • A rigorous, well-balanced, and comprehensive didactic educational program
  • Access to renowned scientific experts in various fields
  • The latest technologies and tools to further resident development
  • A strong research division with experts in cellular regenerative medicine, orthopedic biomechanics, and kinematics