Application InformationThe University of Virginia Department of Orthopaedic Surgery matches five residents per year. Our program consists of categorical 5-year and 6-year training programs. Traditionally our program matches three Orthopaedic residents into the 5-year track and two residents into the 6-year track. Residents that elect the 6-year track perform a year of basic science research after completion of their PGY-2 year. Our program currently participates in the Match Program. Our program is now a five-year residency program with rotations through General Surgery during the resident's first year (PGY-1). As a PGY-1 resident, you will rotate through Orange Surgery, Blue Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Vascular Surgery, and Trauma Surgery. You will be given an opportunity to actively manage the surgical intensive care of patients on Trauma, Vascular, Orange, and Blue Surgery rotations. In addition to these surgical rotations, you will have one-month rotations in Rheumatology, Musculoskeletal Radiology, and Emergency Medicine. Our PGY-1 curriculum will provide you with an excellent exposure to both general surgery and musculoskeletal disease. PGY-1: Our first year Orthopaedic Interns have a diverse experience. The Orthopaedic Internship includes 3 months of Orthopaedic Surgery, 6 months of General Surgery, 1 month of Emergency Medicine, 1 month of Muskuloskeletal Radiology, and 1 month of Anesthesia. On Orthopaedic Surgery months, interns function as float residents, gaining experience on our Sports Medicine, Spine, Pediatrics, Total Joints, and Hand Surgery services. During the 6 months on General Surgery, our Interns rotate on General Surgery (2-3 months, one of which is at the Salem VA Hospital), Plastic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Trauma Surgery. PGY-2: As a second year Ortho resident (Ortho-2), there are five 10-week blocks. Ortho-2 residents rotate on Sports Medicine*, Spine*, Pediatrics, Total Joints, and the Hand Surgery* services. Residents who are in the 6-year track spend a year in the laboratory doing basic science research. This has traditionally been a year free of clinical duties, including call, and provides the resident with the opportunity for independent research leading to publications, resident grants, and the possibility for a Masters of Science in Surgery. Lab residents have the opportunity to attend clinical conferences. PGY-3: Third year Ortho residents (Ortho-3) rotate on Hand Surgery* (10 weeks), Pediatrics (4 weeks), act as float resident (6 weeks), and spend time in the laboratory (10 weeks). Our Ortho-3 residents spend a total of 20 weeks at our satellite orthopaedic program in Roanoke, VA covering Emergency Room Ortho consults (10 weeks), and acting as a float resident* (10 weeks). PGY-4: Fourth year Ortho residents (Ortho-4) spend 30 weeks in Charlottesville rotating on Ortho Trauma* (10 weeks), Foot and Ankle* (10 weeks) and Sports Medicine* (10 weeks). The Ortho-3 residents also spend 20 weeks in Roanoke, VA as the Chief resident* on the Ortho Trauma service (10 weeks) and as the trauma/outpatient resident (10 weeks). PGY-5 (Chief year): Fifth year Ortho residents (Ortho-5) spend the entire year in Charlottesville and repeat the Ortho-2 rotations as the Chief Resident. These services include Sports Medicine* (Chair’s resident), Spine*, Pediatrics, Total Joints, and Hand Surgery.
*Rotations marked with an asterisk are those with one-on-one preceptorship with attendings.ster isk are one-on-one preceptorships with attendings. sterisk are one-on-one preceptorships with attendings. Completed Applications, all letters of recommendation, an official transcipt, and the Dean's letter must be received by November 15th through ERAS. The University of Virginia department of Orthopaedic Surgery participates in the ERAS match system . Please refer to your own medical school or the ERAS website for more details on how this system works. Applications will be reviewed by the Orthopaedic faculty in early November. Interviews are to be held on December 9, 2006, December 12, 2006, and January 20, 2007. If you are invited for an interview, you will be notified. During your interview you will interview with multiple faculty and residents, tour the facilities, and have ample time to meet with current residents. In addition there is a informal function the night before the interview and another function the evening of the interviews. These are informal but a great opportunity for applicants to meet with residents and for the residents to get a better opportunity to get to know you. Please address all questions to:
Mindy Franke, Resident Program Coordinator MCF3F@virginia.edu
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