Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at RUHS Medical Center emphasizes excellence in training orthopaedic surgeons within a focused environment committed to underserved populations. This program combines hands-on clinical experience with advanced didactic instruction, covering diverse subspecialties such as Trauma, Sports Medicine, and Pediatric Orthopaedics. RUHS is a certified Level 1 Trauma Center and offers residents unique opportunities for rotations and comprehensive education, ensuring they graduate as competent and compassionate surgeons with a commitment to patient care and community service.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program is open to International Medical Graduates as it has accepted ECFMG certification and provides J-1 visa sponsorship for eligible applicants. It is also noted that the residency program has a substantial level of commitment towards promoting and supporting diversity and inclusion, which includes international medical graduates.
Categorical Positions
20
Categorical Positions (detail)
4 categorical positions per year; Total 20.
Program Website
Address
Riverside University Health System, 26520 Cactus Avenue, Moreno Valley, CA 92555
Program Director
Wade Faerber, DO, FAOAO
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently has a total of 20 categorical residents, split into 4 PGY-1 positions available each year. A significant portion of residents are international medical graduates, contributing to the diversity and global perspectives within the program.
PGY-1 MD
4
PGY-1 DO
0
PGY-1 IMG
2
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program has a comprehensive curriculum that integrates clinical experience with a didactic program, providing exposure to Total Joints and Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, Hand and Upper Extremity, Trauma, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Shoulder and Elbow, and Spine, as well as additional out rotations.
Application
The residency program is currently accepting applications for Orthopaedic Surgery Residency. The deadlines for applications and interviews are not mentioned in the provided text. Please check the official residency website for specific details on the application process, including required documents and timelines.
# of Locations
Residents will work at RUHS Medical Center and have out rotations at several locations including Children's Hospital of Orange County and Kaiser Riverside.
Fellowship
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program offers various fellowships for its graduates, including but not limited to, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry Fellowships. The program emphasizes leadership and teamwork in its fellowships, ensuring residents transition successfully to their post-residency careers.
Resident Life
Overview
RUHS Medical Center's Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program is dedicated to providing knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for developing competent, ethical Orthopaedic surgeons, with a focus on serving underserved populations and maintaining high professional standards.
On Call Schedule
On-call schedule not explicitly mentioned.
# of Years of Program
The program offers four categorical positions per year, and residents are expected to complete the program in 5 years.
Housing
Information on housing options for residents is not specified in the provided text. Please refer to the official residency program website for potential housing assistance or stipends.
Alumni
The alumni of the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program at RUHS have pursued various fellowships and career paths, including positions in subspecialties such as Trauma, Pediatric Orthopaedics, and Joint Reconstruction. Specific details regarding their outcomes or institutions are not mentioned in the provided text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The residency program offers salary and benefits including a healthy learning environment, comprehensive education in orthopaedics, state-of-the-art patient care, and specific core competencies assessments.
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