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Orthopaedic Residency Curriculum

PGY-1 Rotations 

Orthopaedics
Adult Recon
Spine

Musculoskeletal
Radiology
Anesthe-
siology		 Plastics/
Burn
Multi-System Trauma

Cardiac/
Thoracic

Cardiovasc Emergency Medicine Vascular Surgery General Surgery 

PGY-2 Rotations 

Junior
Adult Recon/Oncology  

Junior
Pediatric Orthopaedics
 Junior
Sports Medicine
 Junior
Night Float
 Junior
Spine Surger

PGY-3 Rotations 

Senior Spine 

Roanoke
Float Rotation
 Roanoke ER
 Sports Medicine/
Research
 Junior
Hand/Upper
Extremity

PGY-4 Rotations 

Roanoke Chief 

Roanoke Trauma
 Senior Night Float
 Senior Trauma
 Foot & Ankle

PGY-5 Rotations 

Chief
Pediatric Orthopaedics
 Chief
Sports Medicine
 Chief
Hand/Upper Extremity
 Chief
Adult Recon/Oncology
 Chief
Trauma/ER


EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The Orthopaedic residency  program at  the University of Virginia is designed to provide the resident with all the tools  necessary to become  a  highly  competent  orthopaedic surgeon, and  the  foundation  for continued  intellectual and  professional growth  and development.  Upon  completion  of  the  program,  residents  will  be  able  to function independently as orthopaedic surgeons, and be capable of qualifying for and completing the examinations required by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).

As defined by the educational objectives of the program, residents will:
•    Acquire medical knowledge within the realm of orthopaedic surgery.
•    Develop the technical skills required to safely and effectively perform
      orthopaedic procedures and surgeries.
•    Mature in medical and ethical decision-making and judgment.
•    Develop a basic understanding of various health care models.
•    Actively participate in the education of fellow residents and medical
      students.
•    Improve interpersonal and communication skills with patients and other
      health care workers.
•    Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and ethical behavior in all
      aspects of patient care and medical training
 
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