Curriculum & Didactics
Residents will have numerous opportunities for hands-on experiences as well as projects and structured didactics on a regular basis. The goal of this program is to meet or exceed the ACGME Program Requirements and to provide sound training in all areas of modern orthopaedic surgery practice. Some of the highlights of the program are listed below.
Weekly Didactics will cover such topics as hand, trauma, adult reconstruction, sports medicine, spine, foot and ankle, and rehabilitation. In addition, 5 hours of protected time will feature weekly integrated conferences in
- Basic Science/OPP
- Medical-legal issues
- Economic and regulatory topics
- OITE preparation
- Grand Rounds presentations
Monthly educationals include
- Mortality and Morbidity
- Orthopaedic Trauma presentations
- Orthopaedic Journal Club
Semi-annual and quarterly lectures
- Visiting professor lecture series
- Cadaver Lab road trip
- Research Meeting
Annual Events
- Resident Research Day
- Board of Directors visit and lecture
- Board Certification conference
- In-Training Examination / OITE Examination
Third and fourth year residents are required to submit a scientific paper following the AOAO guidelines at the end of each year. Fifth year residents are required to submit their scientific paper by January 1. A poster presentation may be substituted for one of required papers.
The Orthopedics Department is fortunate to have a dedicated clinical research associate available at WellSpan's Emig Research Center to assist residents and physicians. The Medical Education Pavilionis located on the first floor of the main hospital and is also home to the Philip A. Hoover, MD Library and The Kinsley Foundation Medical Simulation Center. It is the goal of the Program Director that resident research expectations will meet or exceed the requirements for the AOA and ACGME credentialing and requirements.
In addition to the requirements of the AOA and the AOAO residents will have the opportunity to engage in conferences, seminars, and educational experiences to enhance their training. The following guidelines are structured to assist the resident in attaining a well-rounded education.
PGY-1
- Begin Master of Science in Medical Education through LECOM
- BLS/ACLS
- ATLS
- Sedation Certification
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Conflict Resolution
- Stress Management
- Crew Resource Management
- Social Media Education
- Electronic Medical Records Training
- AONA Basic Fracture Course or OTA Resident Basic Fracture Course
- Enthusiastic Involvement in Medical Student Education
- RAOAO Participation
- Metabolic Bone Course
- Build a Resource Library and Web Information Source Profile (class project)
PGY-2
- Continue Master of Science in Medical Education
- Stress Management Seminar (if not completed in OGME I)
- AONA Basic Fracture Course or OTA Resident Basic Fracture Course
- Enthusiastic Involvement in Medical Student Education
- RAOAO Participation
- Metabolic Bone Course (if not completed in OGME I)
- Billing and Coding Basics for Documentation
- Assist in New Resident Orientation
- Foundation of Orthopedic Trauma Grant and Research
- Basic Science Course
- Cadaver Course
PGY-3 and PGY-4
- Master of Science in Medical Education Competed
- Health Science Education Project
- Recertification in ATLS, BLS/ACLS
- AOAO Annual Meeting or Post Graduate Seminar (OGME 4)
- Enthusiastic Involvement in Medical Student Education
- RAOAO Participation
- Arthroscopy Course (Upper and Lower)
- Attend Specialty Society Meeting
- Adult Reconstruction (Hip/Knee Society)
- Arthroscopy/Sports Medicine Society
- Shoulder/Elbow Society
- Orthopedic Trauma Society
- Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA)
- Metabolic Bone Society
- Spine Society
PGY-5
- Attend meetings where research paper or poster is accepted for presentation
- Honor of Chief Resident is determined by collective recommendation of faculty, co-residents, and co-workers
- Career Development Training
- Zupko CPT/ICD X Training (advanced)
- Fellowship Interview Training
Resident Memberships
