Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Hackensack University Medical Center provides a comprehensive five-year training program designed to equip residents with robust surgical skills through a blend of didactic and clinical education. The program features eight-week rotations across various orthopedic subspecialties, a core curriculum that meets weekly, and research opportunities, all within a supportive environment that fosters lasting professional development among residents.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Hackensack University Medical Center is IMG-friendly, accepting international medical graduates. Key indicators include the presence of opportunities for ECFMG certification and other supportive structures for foreign graduates.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
Three residents are chosen per year for a total complement of 15 residents. No fellows are included.
Program Website
Address
Hackensack University Medical Center, 30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Program Director
Wayne S. Berberian, MD, MBA
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Current Residents
Overview
The program accommodates 15 residents in total, 3 of whom are in their first year (PGY-1).
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes an extensive core curriculum with three-hour weekly sessions that involve lectures, resident case presentations, workshops, and journal clubs, along with divisional specialty conferences and structured research rotations.
Application
Three residents are chosen per year for a total complement of 15 residents. Application details are found in the program overview, with specific information on deadlines and materials not provided in the extracted text.
# of Locations
The residents will mainly work at the Hackensack University Medical Center, which features an Orthopedic Institute and a busy Level One Trauma Center.
Fellowship
The residency program offers a variety of research opportunities and collaboration with basic science faculty at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. Residents are expected to engage in clinical research, with protections for research rotations integrated into their schedules. Fellowship opportunities include specialization in various orthopedic subspecialties.
Resident Life
Overview
The Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program offers a unique training experience with a focus on hands-on learning and mentorship from multiple Board-certified fellowship-trained faculty members across various orthopedic subspecialties.
On Call Schedule
Surgical skills course for PGY-1 residents, three-hour core curriculum once per week, subspecialty conferences and journal clubs, included in protected research rotations.
# of Years of Program
The residency program lasts for five years, with three residents selected annually for a total of 15 residents.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Mentorship program, access to Surgical Skills Laboratory, research opportunities, and specialized education provided during the training.
PGY-1 Salary
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