Message from Dr. Cato T. Laurencin

Welcome to the University of Virginia web site for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery!

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery exists to support the mission of the University of Virginia through our Orthopaedic Surgery clinical activities, our Residency Training Program, our support and involvement with the doctoral programs of the School of Medicine, and our close involvement with the many research laboratories within the University.

The University the Virginia Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training Program offers both five and six year residency spots which provide excellent, comprehensive training in Orthopaedics and related fields. We endeavor to provide our residents with a well-rounded, balanced educational experience which will prepare them for either community or academic-based practices. A review of this web site will reveal that teaching is a major focus of the Department. We incorporate a busy academic conference schedule with an exceptionally busy and varied clinical schedule to insure adequate exposure to all aspects of Orthopaedic Surgery. In addition, all residents are exposed to an exceptional research experience in the Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Motion Analysis Laboratory or the Laurencin Laboratories. Our faculty consists of experienced, fellowship-trained individuals who cover every subspecialty of Orthopaedics.

Additionally we have the advantage of offering an outstanding educational experience in a very beautiful environment. Charlottesville is an attractive city which offers the amenities of a big city with a small town atmosphere. The community offers superior cultural, educational, and sports opportunities

We encourage you to explore the information on this site for any questions that you might have about our Department, its clinical activities, or our Residency program. If you would like to speak to someone in the department about a clinical problem, please refer to the Patient Information section. Thank you for spending the time to investigate the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Virginia.