Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program at Atrium Health provides a robust educational experience, emphasizing hands-on training and mentorship from experienced faculty. The program comprises four clinical years dedicated to orthopaedic training combined with a multidisciplinary internship year, offering exposure to various subspecialties. Residents train at the Carolinas Medical Center and various affiliated locations, working under the guidance of board-certified surgeons. They engage in a comprehensive curriculum designed to ensure proficiency in all aspects of orthopaedic surgery through graduated responsibility in the operating room and ample clinical volume. The welcoming resident culture and commitment to professional development make this program an attractive choice for prospective candidates.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program does not explicitly mention the acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs). There is no clear information found regarding an IMG acceptance rate or specific eligibility for IMG applicants. It may be inferred that the program may be less IMG-friendly as it does not provide supportive details for IMG applicants in the text.
Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
Five residents are admitted annually through a highly selective process administered by the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
Program Website
Address
Atrium Health, 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
Program Director
Dr. Brian Scannell
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Current Residents
Overview
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program currently has 5 PGY-1 residents. These residents come from diverse backgrounds and partake in an extensive training experience across multiple institutions, including the Carolinas Medical Center and OrthoCarolina.
PGY-1 MD
5
PGY-1 DO
0
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum is built around the 6 core competencies, with emphasis on professionalism and communication skills, covering 4 full orthopaedic clinical years, 1 multidisciplinary internship year, one-on-one training with board-certified, fellowship-trained specialists, a large clinical volume, and graduated responsibility in the operating room.
Application
Prospective residents must submit 3 letters of recommendation, a Dean’s Letter, a Personal Statement, USMLE Scores, and Transcripts through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Specific deadlines were not mentioned in the text.
# of Locations
Residents will rotate through Carolinas Medical Center and additional hospital locations that are either attached to the main hospital or within 1 mile away, including Atrium Health Mercy and OrthoCarolina.
Fellowship
The program offers fellowships in various specialties, including Sports Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthopaedic Trauma, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Vascular Surgery. The fellowships are affiliated with Atrium Health and allow residents to pursue subspecialty training after completing their residency.
Resident Life
Overview
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program offers a robust academic environment supported by one of the nation's largest public hospital systems and is unique for its relationship with faculty, mentorship model, and high-volume exposure in all subspecialty areas of orthopaedics.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5 years, consisting of 4 full orthopaedic clinical years and 1 multidisciplinary internship year.
Housing
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Details regarding salary and benefits can be found under the 'Salary & Benefits' section.
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Vacation
Vacation policy details are not mentioned in the text. Please consult the 'Vacation' policy section for specifics on time off.