Curriculum/Schedule
The orthopaedic residency program at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is designed so that the resident acquires both clinical and surgical skills in a graduated fashion.
In the PGY- 2 and 3 years, the resident is instructed in the fundamentals of information gathering. This includes the acquisition of skills in the area of history taking, regional physical examination and interpretation of musculoskeletal diagnostic tests. Residents are instructed in the fundamentals of formulation of a differential diagnosis and are encouraged to acquire a comprehensive approach to treatment of musculoskeletal maladies. Operative skills are acquired through one-on-one teaching.
Early on, it is expected that the resident will acquire skills in both non-operative and post-operative care. Formulation of a rehabilitation plan once the patient is discharged from the hospital is also acquired during these years.
The PGY- 4 and 5 years are characterized by increased responsibility both in the outpatient setting and operating room. In the outpatient setting, the resident is expected to hone his/her skills in information gathering, formulation of a differential diagnosis and establishment of a treatment plan with acceptable alternatives. In the operating rooms, the residents must demonstrate the ability to perform standard orthopaedic procedures with minimal supervision.
The UC residency program has ample case material in which to develop patient care skills and graduated responsibility.
Rotations Schedule
12 Months
| Level | Rotations | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | UCMC Orthopaedics (4 mos) | Radiology | CHMC Ortho | Lab Ortho | ED | Plastics | SICU | Anesthesia | Trauma | |
| PGY-2 | Ped Orthopaedics (20 wks.) CHMC Call | Foot/Ankle (10 wks.) UCMC Call | Sports (10 wks.) UCMC Call | Recon (10 wks.) UCMC Call | ||||||
| PGY-3 | Trauma (10 wks.) UCMC Call | Hand (10 wks.) UCMC Call | Shoulder (10 wks.) UCMC Call | VAMC (10 wks.) VA Call | Spine/Research (10 wks.) UCMC Call | |||||
| PGY-4 | Spine (10 wks.) UCMC Call | Adult Recon (10 wks.) UCMC Call | Sports (10 wks.) UCMC Call | Pediatric Ortho (10 wks.) CHMC Call | Foot/Ankle (10 wks.) UCMC Call | |||||
| PGY-5 | UH Trauma Chief (10 wks.) UCMC Call | UH Trauma Admin (10 wks.) UCMC Call | VAMC (10 wks.) VA Call | General Ortho/Chile (10 wks.) UCMC Call | Adult Upper Extremity (10 wks.) UCMC Hand Call | |||||
Educational Conference/Lecture Schedule
Resident education is an important part of the academic commitment of faculty and staff of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. A comprehensive conference schedule has been developed to enhance the educational experience of the residents and to cover all aspects of all specialty areas within orthopaedic surgery.
Our dedicated conference/lecture curriculum is held year-round.
Monday
| Time | Conference |
|---|---|
| 6:30 p.m. | 1st week of the month - Fracture Conference |
Tuesday
| Time | Conference |
|---|---|
| 6:30 a.m. | Spitballs, Curves and Sliders (SCS)** |
| 4:00 p.m. | Trauma Rounds** |
Wednesday
| Time | Conference |
|---|---|
| 6:30 a.m. | 1st week of the month – Orthobullets led by the chief residents |
| 6:30 a.m. | Grand Rounds - weeks 2-4 |
| 7:30 a.m. | 1st week of the month – QI Conference |
| 7:30 a.m. | 2nd week of the month – Spine Conference - odd months; Basic Science - even months |
| 7:00 p.m. | 2nd week of the month - Journal Club |
| 7:30 a.m. | 3rd week of the month – Foot and Ankle Conference - odd months; Trauma Conference - even months |
| 7:30 a.m. | 4th week of the month – Recon Conference - odd months; Hand Conference - even months |
Friday
| Time | Conference |
|---|---|
| 6:30 a.m. | 1st week of the month – MRI Conference |
| 6:30 a.m. | 2nd week of the month – Shoulder Conference |
| 6:30 a.m. | 3rd week of the month – OITE Review Questions |
| 6:30 a.m. | 4th week of the month – Sports Medicine |
| 6:30 a.m. | 5th week of the month – Recon with Dr. Spanyer (when applicable) |
** Conferences that are held year weekly.
CSI Labs (dissections and cadaveric) are held monthly rotating on Wednesday mornings from 6:30 -9:00 a.m. in place of Grand Rounds and specialty conference.
Tumor Conference is held on Tuesday mornings when SCS Conference is cancelled.
Kim Reising
Residency Coordinator
Phone: 513-558-4592
Email: kim.weingartner@uc.edu
Contact Us
Department ofOrthopaedic Surgery
Medical Sciences Building Room 5506
231 Albert Sabin Way
PO Box 670212
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0212
Mail Location: 0212
Phone: 513-558-2978
Fax: 513-558-2220
Email:
shelley.hess@uc.edu