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Support and Wellness<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Our residents are considered one of the strongest aspects of the orthopaedic program. Through our formal and informal mentoring, social gatherings, and family-like feel of our program, we pride ourselves in a residency culture that promotes resident well-being and an atmosphere of support. We also strive to include the families of our residents in social and wellness activities in order to provide a reasonable work-life balance throughout this rigorous training process. Finally, we aim to provide our residents with trainings, courses, and conferences outside of our official residency program in order to provide them with a wide variety of skills and educational exposure.<\/p>\n

Social Life<\/h2>\n

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Social Events<\/h3>\n

Residency training is a rigorous 5 years, and you\u2019ll want to share in this adventure with people who support you like family. Our program prides itself in the closeness of the residents and their families.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_single_image image=”4173″ img_size=”medium”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”7\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Intern Welcome<\/h3>\n

Each year, we welcome 7 new interns to our program. Our annual celebration in July is the first of many events aimed at fostering meaningful connections within our residency program.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_single_image image=”4759″ img_size=”medium”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner width=”7\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Intern Orientation<\/h3>\n

In addition to our Intern Welcome, we spend 2 weeks in late June ensuring our interns are ready to hit the ground running by July 1. Activities including casting\/suturing clinics, faculty and resident-led lectures, and on-the-job training with current residents to learn intern duties in a safe and welcoming environment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_single_image image=”4176″ img_size=”medium”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner width=”7\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Outdoor Adventures<\/h3>\n

San Antonio is surrounded by world-class hiking, biking, and climbing trails. Our residents regularly take advantage of all the outdoors has to offer including the nearby Enchanted Rock, Garner State Park, and over 80 miles of local developed multi-use trails.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_single_image image=”4271″ img_size=”medium”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner width=”7\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Conferences and Industry Trainings<\/h3>\n

Our residents enjoy generous support from both the Orthopaedic Department as well as industry sponsors to attend educational activities across the country.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_single_image image=”4284″ img_size=”medium”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner width=”7\/12″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Medical Student Mentorship<\/h3>\n

Residents regularly provide formal and informal mentoring to UT San Antonio Long School of Medicine students interested in orthopaedic surgery.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_single_image image=”4285″ img_size=”medium”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]