How competitive is it to get a funded Ortho research year?
How competitive is it to get one of the funded ortho research years (i.e Rush, Rothman, HSS, BenFox CHOP, etc)?? I am trying to decide between ortho and 1-2 other fields but unfortunately do not have...
View Articleortho chances
I was wondering about my chances of getting into ANY ortho residency but preferably one in the Philly area. My step 1 was 230, my preclinical grades were alright (a few honors here and there), I have 2...
View ArticleAOA-ACGME merger update - orthopedic version
RRC met earlier this week and 6 more osteopathic orthopedic programs gained initial ACGME accreditation, bringing the total to 14. Following programs now are ACGME accredited: Broward Plainview Metro...
View ArticleHow does applying to a backup specialty work?
Given that most ortho candidates need like 3-4 sub-Is now, how does applying to a backup specialty work? Won’t it be extremely obvious that the other specialty is a backup. I mean sure, I can say that...
View ArticlePath Through Medical School - Question for New Orthopedic Residents
Hello! I was wondering if some current orthopedic residents would be willing to describe their paths in medical school and the kind of things that they were involved with. A lot of people mention that...
View ArticleIs there such a thing as a malignant ortho program?
We all have heard of so-called “malignant” general surgery programs. Yet, the attrition rate of ortho is only 5% while for gen surg it’s 18%. Anyone heard stories of “malignant” ortho programs or do...
View Article6 months off from Ortho Residency - Interruption.
Hello Everyone. I am PGY 3 in Ortho, not in a North American residency (So different system and rules) Because of a very complicated situation, my program director has allowed me 6 months off until I...
View ArticleAway Rotation - Chances vs Big Name Letters
Hi Everyone, I wanted to see if it makes more sense to pick away rotations based on potential match or for big name letters. For context, I go to a "lower tier" state school and discovered ortho late...
View ArticleIncoming M1 interested in ortho
Hi Everyone! I'll be starting med school this fall at Columbia. I've always been interested in surgery and particularly ortho for as long as I can remember. I have a few questions I was hoping you guys...
View ArticleOsteopathic Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Reviews *Post Merger Version*
@DNC127 and I both matched into orthopedics this cycle and realized how little information is available regarding reviews on previously AOA (D.O.) orthopedic programs. The way osteopathic orthopedics...
View Articlemost "bro-friendly" ortho programs
All stereotypes aside, what are the most, "bro-friendly" ortho programs out there. Which programs value physical fitness, group lifting sessions and beer and wing nights. A place where you don't feel...
View ArticleLack of away rotations and ortho match
Given that there is a very realistic possibility we may not be able to do away rotations, how do we think this is going to affect applicants? I feel like this significantly affects some of the less...
View ArticleOrtho research
It seems like the ortho department at my school does very little research. Barely finding anything and projects are moving incredibly slow bc they're other long term projects or attendings are taking...
View ArticleDO graduates matching into orthopedic after merger
Hello All, Hope everyone is staying healthy and safe. I am in the process of applying to medical school and was interested in looking into osteopathic students matching into ortho surgery in the new...
View ArticleStarting ortho residency this year.. questions about OITE and boards
Hello, I am starting residency in June, but during my med school interactions with residents and attendings, the "OITE and boards" topic came up frequently and I had some questions since I will now be...
View ArticleNon US IMG residency
Hi this is my first time on SD. I'm currently a final year medical student who will be graduating this summer and starting work this August in a renowned hospital. I was wondering if I could get some...
View ArticleDO orthopedic research importance
I’m an incoming DO student and am very interested in orthopedics. Maybe I’m jumping the gun a bit, but I want to start building my app early so I’m not late to the game during 2nd/3rd year. My question...
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Orthopedics vs Podiatry
How do you think orthopedics will fare in the future with podiatrists trying to expand their scope of practice. I feel that foot and ankle fellows will be at a great disadvantage in the future. Any...
View ArticleDO Orthopedic Away Rotation Updates
Unfortunately, the orthopedic google sheet is dedicated mainly to MD Orthopedic applicants and programs. Therefore, I am creating this thread to hopefully pool together an updated status on each DO...
View ArticleDO class of 2024 pursuing Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Hello! I hope everyone is doing well. I understand that Orthopaedic surgery is one of the most competitive residency and I also understand that attending DO schools makes it even worse. With that said,...
View ArticleMD applying to DO Programs?
If you have low-ish stats / minimal research is it worth applying to DO programs if you want to stay in a specific area? For example, NY area. Just wondering why I'm not seeing any MDs in the ortho...
View ArticlePediatric Ortho Resources
I was hoping to get some advice from you all. I am in peds emergency medicine and I am looking for resources in order to bug you all as minimally as possible. I have looked at ortho bullets as well as...
View ArticleAny spine surgeons out there I can DM?
Hi everyone, I was just wondering if there were any ortho spine surgeons out there that would be willing be answer some questions in my DMs? Thanks!
View ArticleElective Orthopedic Practice as an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
Is it doable? Pros/Cons? Incoming PGY-1 here... When I was rotating as a 4th year, Dr. Haidukewych at Orlando Health was an ortho trauma surgeon who had a completely separate elective joints practice...
View ArticleDifferences between Editions of Rockwood and Green Texts
Hey there. Incoming PGY-1. How much will I be missing out on if I buy an earlier edition of these bread and butter textbooks like rockwood and greens trauma and greens operative hand? I have access to...
View ArticleStep/Level 3 and Fellowship AND Books
How much does Step/Level 3 matter for adult reconstruction fellowship? Was thinking about taking at end of internal medicine rotation which would give me about two months to study for it. ALSO I am...
View ArticleCoolest parts of ortho
This is mainly for residents or attendings but also maybe medical students who are applying to ortho. What do you think are the coolest parts of the field as far as procedures or anything else? I'm an...
View ArticleOrtho research question
Is kinesiology research done during medical school looked upon favorably by orthopedic surgery residencies (e.g. is it specific enough to orthopedic surgery or is it looked at as non-ortho research)?
View Article3rd year DO student needing advice
I recently got my board scores back and would like to know if I have a shot at ortho: Step 1 - 246 Level 1 - 641 The only research I have is an abstract I'm 3rd author on (not ortho related). I was an...
View ArticleOrtho Chances Question
I recently got my board scores back and was wondering if these were at least competitive for Ortho: Step 1: 235-240 Comlex level 1: 625-640 My school does have a "home" ortho program (former AOA) would...
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Average Hours / Week Changes in Ortho?
According to this chart, it seems like average hours worked per week is around 50-60 which doesn't sound too bad. Is this accurate? Do ortho surgeons really have better lifestyle than Cardiologists?
View ArticleMS3: Considering/conflicted ortho & Questions
I'm an MS3/4, starting a research year in biomedical engineering. My current project uses immunology/neoantigens to develop osteosarc & CRC therapies using novel vectors in animal models. Strongly...
View ArticleRealistic ortho chances or time to face the music?
Lower mid 240 on step1 (242-245), just starting rotations. Charting outcomes 2018 has ortho avg at 248 so by this data obviously I have a chance, BUT I feel might be getting kinda outdated for ortho...
View ArticleFellowships
What percent of orthopods do fellowships? I've heard the number is super high, like above 90%. Is the situation more like you need to have a fellowship to work in any competitive environments like nyc,...
View ArticleBig Aspirations - Rough Program
Hey everyone, I'm an ortho res who is really dedicated to learning the art. Unfortunately, I am starting to get the feeling that they don't really start operating until their third year (which was not...
View ArticleIs it fun?
I know practicing surgery is very rewarding since you get to really make a huge impact on people's lives. However, what I am wondering is do you guys find it fun? I know many of you believe it is very...
View ArticleDo Ortho residencies care about Step 2?
Trying to debate on whether to do an online ortho rotation or two next month to show interest or just study for Step 2. I already did all rotations my school is able to offer (two max)
View ArticleHow much paperwork?
How much time do you guys spend on paperwork? I am a pre-med and want to be as realistic with the day-to-day as possible. The thought of performing surgery and changing patients' lives seems very...
View ArticleStudying During Ortho Residency
Can any residents talk about what studying during ortho residency is like? Is it a couple of hours a day? Or just a few on the weekend?
View ArticleStudying During Ortho Residency
Can any residents talk about what studying during ortho residency is like? Is it a couple of hours a day? Or just a few on the weekend?
View ArticleOrtho away rotations at top schools as an average applicant
Hello everyone, I’m a 3rd year med student looking for advice on choosing away rotations for orthopedic surgery. I think my stats are pretty average for an ortho applicant: Med School – Top 20 MD...
View ArticleForearm Compartment Pressures
You’re on hand call and are consulted to evaluate a patient for forearm compartment syndrome. Does your team see the patient and perform the compartment pressure assessment, or do you tell the primary...
View ArticleLooking for ideas for Senior Design Project
Hello all, I am a senior bioengineering student that is also planning on going to medical school (waiting to hear about interviews!). Orthopedic Surgery is one of our topics of interest (also my...
View ArticleHow to assess skill in orthopedic surgery
I have a question for practicing orthopedic surgeons. Assume you were somewhere where you did not know any colleagues to recommend a surgeon to you and needed orthopedic surgery for something routine...
View ArticleAny orthos in Florida willing to have a shadow?
Hello everyone, I am an accepted student to an osteopathic school and would like to shadow someone in the field. I am very interested in ortho and would love to connect with some ortho physicians. I am...
View Articlelife saving surgeries
Do orthopedic surgeons perform any life saving surgeries? I've heard surgery for nec fasc might being something like that besides that it seems like you're almost always saving limbs rather than lives
View ArticleUPenn vs. Byrn Mawr PostBac
Hi everyone. I am having a lot of trouble deciding on what school to attend for postbac. I know Bryn Mawr is the most prestigious school for premed postbac, but I really had my heart set on UPenn prior...
View ArticleHello I am interested in ortho surgery but find the amount of books to master...
I checked out the operative techniques books and found out they are 5 volumes of books ONLY for the procedures then you have apleys ortho for non-procedural orthopedics then a book for basic science of...
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