Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program (HCORP) is a prestigious residency program affiliated with Harvard Medical School. It provides comprehensive education and training in orthopaedic surgery through a collaborative approach at three major hospitals: Mass General, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Children's Hospital. HCORP has a rich history that spans over 100 years, emphasizing the development of clinical skills, research opportunities, and leadership training. The program prepares residents to become proficient orthopedic surgeons in a supportive and challenging environment.
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
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Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program accepts International Medical Graduates (IMGs) as residents. It draws residents from medical schools across the country and around the world, indicating a diverse and inclusive selection process for IMGs. The residency program is designed to provide robust educational opportunities alongside renowned faculty at major teaching hospitals such as Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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The Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program has existed for more than 100 years and has various affiliations with multiple teaching hospitals, including Mass General, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Program Website
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55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114
Program Director
Christopher Bono, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency program operates in a highly collaborative environment with a focus on training exceptional surgeons and leaders in orthopaedics. Residents are drawn from a wide range of medical schools globally, showcasing the program's commitment to inclusion and excellence in medical education.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program’s greatest strength is its residents. Drawn from medical schools across the country and world, HCORP is a community of eager and talented young surgeons who make the most of our numerous world-renowned faculty, our four major teaching hospitals, and our close affiliation with Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard College, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Four Harvard-affiliated teaching hospitals participate in HCORP - Boston Children’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Application
The Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program (HCORP) accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The application deadline is typically in December. Interviews for the residency program usually occur in January and February.
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Fellowship
The Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program provides education and training at four major hospitals, which includes opportunities for residents to pursue fellowships after completing their residency. While specific fellowships are not detailed in the extracted text, the program's association with several leading institutions suggests a wide array of subspecialty fellowship opportunities that recent graduates have pursued.
Resident Life
Overview
The Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program (HCORP) provides education and training at four major metropolitan hospitals: Mass General, Brigham & Women's, Children's Hospital and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
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Alumni
Graduates of the HCORP find successful careers in various orthopaedic specialties and often pursue fellowships in areas such as Sports Medicine, Trauma, and Pediatric Orthopaedics. Many alumni go on to work at prestigious institutions both nationally and internationally.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive training at four major hospitals with a rich tradition of educating outstanding clinicians and leaders.
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Vacation
Residents in the HCORP are generally allocated 4 weeks of paid vacation per year. Unused vacation days may carry over to the next year, but approval from the residency program director is required for specific dates.