Clinical Rotations

Our clinical rotation schedule ensures that all residents are exposed to a variety of orthopaedic subspecialties in a multitude of practice settings. Most rotations occur at the University Health System or the nearby VA and Methodist Hospitals. All additional rotations occur within an approximately 15 minute drive (or less) from the main hospital center. Across rotations, residents will be given progressive responsibility for the care of patients under the supervision of dedicated faculty. Wherever practical, care across the continuum will be emphasized.

Intern (PGY-1) Rotations

RotationMonths
Orthopaedic Trauma2 months
VA Hospital (General Ortho)2 months
Orthopaedic Oncology1 month
Plastic Surgery2 months
General Surgery1 month
Surgical ICU1 month
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation1 month
Anesthesia1 month
Radiology1 month

PGY-2 Rotations

RotationMonths
Orthopaedic Trauma4 months
VA Hospital (General Ortho)2 months
Sports Medicine2 months
Methodist Hospital (General Ortho)2 months
Hand & Wrist2 months

PGY-3 Rotations

RotationMonths
Orthopaedic Trauma2 months
VA Hospital (General Ortho)2 months
Pediatric Orthopaedics2 months
Hip & Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty)2 months
Foot & Ankle2 months
Spine2 months

PGY-4 Rotations

RotationMonths
Orthopaedic Trauma2-4 months
Pediatric Orthopaedics2 months
Sports Medicine2 months
Spine2 months
Shoulder & Elbow2 months
Orthopaedic Oncology2 months

PGY-5 Rotations

RotationMonths
Orthopaedic Trauma2-4 months
VA Hospital (General Ortho)2 months
Pediatric Orthopaedics2 months
Hip & Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty)2 months
Hand & Wrist2 months

Call Schedule

A unique aspect of our program is the dedicated Orthopaedic Trama call team, which is staffed by four Orthopaedic Traumatologists. Residents on the Trauma rotation handle all trauma call at University Health System hospital (Level 1 trauma center). VA Hospital call is handled by the VA team, as well as occasional home-call coverage on the weekends by residents on the Sports/Hand rotations. Call obligations outside of trauma call typically become lighter as the resident progresses in their training.