Orthopedic Residency and Fellowship A Guide to Success

Orthopedic surgery remains one of the most competitive subspecialties in medicine. This "how- to" guide describes how medical students can achieve their goal of being accepted into an orthopedic residency program and how to thrive once there.What will you learn fromOrthopedic Residency and Fellowship: A Guide to Success? bull; How medical students can achieve their goal of being accepted into an orthopedic residency program bull; How to succeed during and after your residency bull; Tips and pearls to maximize your experience bull; Budgeting your time bull; Peer interaction bull; Job placement bull; How to read a contract bull; How to decide between academic or private practice bull; Asset protection bull; Making the right financial decisionOrthopedic Residency and Fellowship: A Guide to Successby Drs. Laith M. Jazrawi, Kenneth A. Egol and Joseph D. Zuckerman is the only book on the market that solely focuses on getting into an orthopedic residency or fellowship training program, excelling once you are there, and maximizing and obtaining the right practice opportunity for you. Providing easy-to-read chapters and quick reference materials, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the field of musculoskeletal care.

Laith M. Jazrawi, MD is an associate professor of orthopedics at the New York University (NYU) Langone Medical Center and Chief of the Sports Medicine Division. He also serves as Director of the Surgical Skills Lab and Sports & Shoulder/Elbow Research Laboratory.   

Kenneth A. Egol, MD is a professor of orthopedic surgery at NYU School of Medicine, Chief of the Trauma Division at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, and Vice Chairman for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. He is Director of the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Residency Program that currently trains 62 residents.   

Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD is the Walter A. L. Thompson Professor of orthopedic surgery at the NYU School of Medicine and Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. He served as Director of the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases from 1990-1997 and the combined NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Program from 1997-2006.

Contents Dedication Acknowledgments About the Editors Contributing Authors Preface Section I Chapter 1: Evaluation of the Applicant Kenneth A. Egol, MD Chapter 2: Medical School: The Early Years Lava Y. Patel, BA and David E. Ruchelsman, MD Chapter 3: Medical School: Clinical Clerkships and Electives Lava Y. Patel, BA and Eric J. Strauss, MD Chapter 4: The Application Process Crispin C. Ong, MD and David E. Ruchelsman, MD Chapter 5: Letters of Recommendation Laith M. Jazrawi, MD Chapter 6: Resident Selection Interviews Kenneth A. Egol, MD Chapter 7: Choosing a Residency Program: The Match Daniel M. Lerman, MD and David E. Ruchelsman, MD Chapter 8: International Medical Graduates Lava Y. Patel, BA and Carl Paulino, MD Chapter 9: What to Do if You Don\u2019t Match Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD Section II Chapter 10: Internship Kirk A. Campbell, MD and Eric J. Strauss, MD Chapter 11: Residency Survival Skills: Keys to Success Eric J. Strauss, MD and David E. Ruchelsman, MD Chapter 12: Program and Institutional Requirements Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD Chapter 13: Women in Orthopedic Surgery Suezie Kim, MD and Catherine Laible, MD Chapter 14: The Orthopaedic In-Training Exam Eric J. Strauss, MD and David E. Ruchelsman, MD Chapter 15: Research During Your Residency Eric J. Strauss, MD and David E. Ruchelsman, MD Chapter 16: Finances During Your Residency Lawrence B. Keller, CFP\u00ae, CLU, ChFC, RHU, LUTCF Section III Chapter 17: Fellowships: Getting a Position and Succeeding Laith M. Jazrawi, MD; Lava Y. Patel, BA; Craig J. Della Valle, MD; Kenneth A. Egol, MD; Steve K. Lee, MD; Brett Young, MD; and Afshin Eli Razi, MD Chapter 18: Job Search: What to Look for in a Potential Position Laith M. Jazrawi, MD Chapter 19: Reviewing Physician Employment Contracts Andrew E. Blustein, Esq Chapter 20: The Boards Kenneth A. Egol, MD; Laith M. Jazrawi, MD; and Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD Appendices Appendix A: Accredited US Orthopedic Surgery Residency Programs Appendix B: Sample Personal Statements Appendix C: Sample Curriculum Vitae Appendix D: Sample Operative Reports for Common Orthopedic Procedures Appendix E: Sample Postoperative Checks for Orthopedic Patients Appendix F: Online Educational Aids Appendix G: ACGME Core Competencies Appendix H: Accredited US Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship Programs Appendix I: ABOS: Rules and Procedures for Residency Education Part I and Part II Examinations Financial Disclosures Index