Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program at Valley Hospital Medical Center offers a five-year organized training program in a 400-bed hospital situated in Las Vegas. The program is characterized by one-on-one teaching, a diverse group of fellowship-trained instructors, and a robust clinical experience with approximately 6,000 surgeries performed annually. Residents are exposed to various rotations, including six months in pediatric orthopedics and six months of trauma at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMG) in the provided text. However, given the program's location in Las Vegas and its emphasis on a diverse group of fellowship-trained Attendings, there may be a favorable environment for IMGs.
Categorical Positions
2
Categorical Positions (detail)
Two residents are admitted annually for a total of 10 residents.
Program Website
Address
620 Shadow Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89106
Program Director
Troy Watson, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster includes 10 residents, with 2 new residents admitted each year. Specific details regarding the number of PGY-1 residents from U.S. or International medical schools were not provided.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum involves organized and progressive training over five years, with ample opportunities for hands-on learning, including six months of orthopedic pediatrics and six months of trauma at the only Level 1 Trauma Center in Nevada.
Application
Application Process for the Orthopedic Surgery Residency can be found under the link '/graduate-medical-education/orthopedic-surgery/apply'.
# of Locations
Valley Hospital Medical Center provides training at multiple locations, including the Children’s Hospital of Orange County and the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada.
Fellowship
The Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program at Valley Hospital Medical Center provides a wide range of training in various subspecialties including sports, spine, hand, foot and ankle, and total joint reconstruction. Graduates may pursue fellowships in these subspecialties as well as clinical outcomes research.
Resident Life
Overview
The Valley Hospital Medical Center offers a unique Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program with comprehensive training in sports, spine, hand, foot and ankle, and total joint reconstruction organized over a five-year period, focusing on one-on-one teaching with a diverse group of fellowship-trained Attendings and early operative experience.
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# of Years of Program
The program lasts for five years, accommodating two residents annually.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program provides one-on-one teaching, rotations in various orthopedic specialties, and access to a diverse range of pathology.
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