Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The UConn Musculoskeletal Institute offers a five-year orthopaedic residency program characterized by a strong focus on resident education, clinical training, and hands-on experience. Each year, five residents are trained to provide high-quality patient care, emphasizing knowledge and skills needed for success in both academic and community settings.
Specialty Competitive Score:
Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention IMGs, but they offer a well-rounded training experience and seem to have a robust structure for resident education, suggesting that they may be open to diverse applicants, including international graduates. More direct evidence is needed to confirm their IMG-friendliness.
Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
5 categorical residents each year
Program Website
Address
263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, Connecticut 06030
Program Director
Adam Lindsay, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently has 5 PGY-1 residents, all MD graduates training to develop the requisite skills to become proficient orthopaedic surgeons. The program's supportive atmosphere encourages both individual development and collaborative learning among residents.
PGY-1 MD
5
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The Core Curriculum is the foundation of the department’s teaching initiatives. This faculty-led lecture series is a comprehensive two-year curriculum whose goal is to teach the residents how to integrate the clinical and basic science aspects of musculoskeletal disease to enhance patient care.
Application
The program has a five-year residency training program that accepts five residents each year. The overall application process is tied to the standards of the ACGME and located on the UConn Health website, but specific deadlines and additional materials are not stated in the provided text.
# of Locations
The UConn program has multiple affiliated hospitals that residents rotate through.
Fellowship
The residency provides a comprehensive experience, preparing graduates for competitive fellowship opportunities across various orthopedic subspecialties. The faculty is actively involved in guiding residents through the fellowship application process, ensuring that they can enroll in programs that suit their career aspirations.
Resident Life
Overview
We provide outstanding academic exposure, clinical training, and extensive hands-on operative experience that begins early in the residency with exposure to every subspecialty.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5 years
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Alumni
The program produces excellent orthopaedic surgeons who can pursue any type of orthopaedic career they desire. Graduates are well-prepared for competitive fellowships, but specific alumni outcomes and fellowships are not detailed in the text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Outstanding academic exposure, clinical training, and extensive hands-on operative experience
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation