Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at the University of Pennsylvania is designed to develop surgical trainees into independent surgeons adept at delivering exceptional musculoskeletal care. The program features a rigorous training regimen with hands-on experience across various specialties, fostering progressive responsibility and autonomy in clinical roles.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does not provide specific details about IMG friendliness. However, it mentions having a diverse training environment and emphasizes preparing residents for both fellowship and clinical practice.
Categorical Positions
8
Categorical Positions (detail)
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers eight residency positions per year.
Program Website
Address
Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Program Director
Andrew D. Sobel, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there are eight PGY-1 residents in the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, all MD graduates, as the program offers a competitive selection for its limited positions.
PGY-1 MD
The number of current PGY-1 MD residents is eight, based on the program's capacity.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program provides both a broad exposure to the entire field of Orthopaedic Surgery and an intense training environment. Residents rotate through all sub-specialties, including trauma, adult reconstruction, pediatrics, spine, hand and upper extremity, oncology, sports medicine, and foot and ankle. They receive comprehensive training across multiple renowned facilities in Philadelphia.
Application
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers eight residency positions per year. Information about the application process can be accessed via the link on the program's website, which outlines how to apply for the Orthopaedic Surgery residency program.
# of Locations
Several facilities, including Pennsylvania Hospital, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Fellowship
The residency program offers a six-year track that includes a full year of non-ACGME research after the second clinical year. Graduates of this track often match at premiere fellowship programs and have a strong publication record, contributing to their academic positions in renowned institutions.
Resident Life
Overview
The University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Residency Program develops industrious surgical trainees into independent surgeons capable of delivering exceptional musculoskeletal care and succeeding as the next generation of orthopaedic leaders. The rigorous 5- or 6- year program focuses on graduated responsibility and autonomy in the clinic, hospital, and operating room settings with the goal of graduating residents being fully prepared for fellowship training and subsequent surgical practice.
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# of Years of Program
5-6 years.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The residency program provides broad exposure to the entire field of Orthopaedic Surgery and an intense training environment, allowing graduates to pursue further fellowship training or immediately begin clinical practice.
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