Didactics at HSS use the flipped-classroom model, where orthopaedic residents independently watch prerecorded videos, and then have a discussion with the instructors in the classroom. Valuable lecture time can be used to engage with instructors and fellow students, explore high-level topics, and address any remaining questions. An audience-response system integrated during conference time allows for additional experiential learning.
Resident course participation and tuition are paid for AO Basic, Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), and Musculoskeletal Tumor.
The educational fund helps residents pay for other education, such as review courses, fellowship interviews (up to three), books, and travel electives.
For senior residents, 6 to 7 weeks are dedicated for international travel.
Residents attend regularly scheduled morning conferences and Grand Rounds.
PGY1 Rotations
PGY2 Rotations
PGY3 Rotations
Subspecialty rotations help residents plan for fellowships later. PGY3 residents lead interns on evening call.
PGY4 and PGY5 Rotations
Combined rotations during these two years give residents flexibility. In addition to rotating through services as a chief, residents have protected blocks of time to pursue research and the opportunity to complete further specialty training through local and international electives.
Step-out Research Year
All residents are required to conduct basic or clinical research. Many of them incorporate an additional full year of research into their training, lengthening the residency to six years. Some pursue a degree such as a Master of Public Health during this time.
HSS has long been known for one-on-one learning opportunities and mentorship. During their first three years, residents work with a peer mentor and a member of the Resident Leadership Group. In addition, a faculty member serves as mentor for each PGY1 and PGY2 class. Later in residency, research mentors help residents develop new research ideas and provide guidance on grant proposals, while career mentors support residents’ career choices and research interests.
Residency at HSS offers abundant research opportunities in basic science, tissue engineering, biomechanics, clinical trials, and other areas. During PGY4/5, residents have a dedicated 6 to 7-week research block, as well as the option for step-out research time spread across two years.
HSS provides support for residents to present their research at national and international meetings. HSS research support staff assist residents in preparing research protocols, navigating IRB review, and submitting grant applications. During PGY4 all residents apply for a grant from the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF).
Residents interested in patient safety and quality improvement may serve a one-year appointment as vice chair and chair of the resident-led Housestaff Quality and Safety Council (HQSC). Opportunities are available to attend ACGME, ACS and AOA Resident Leadership Forum.
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