Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Chattanooga Orthopaedic Surgery Residency is a comprehensive five-year program, offering extensive training in both adult and pediatric orthopaedic surgery. It begins at the PGY-1 level with three positions per year and encompasses numerous rotations and subspecialty training in areas such as arthroplasty, hand surgery, sports medicine, and trauma. Residents benefit from structured didactic training, a state-of-the-art surgical skills lab, and a rigorous curriculum designed to develop the necessary skills for a successful career in orthopaedics. The program promotes a collaborative learning environment and prepares residents for future fellowship opportunities.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
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Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
Three positions at each level for a total of fifteen positions across the five-year program. No mention of prelim, rural, or other categorical residents.
Program Website
Address
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Erlanger POB (Elevator B), 979 East Third Street, Suite 202, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Program Director
Dr. Nowotarski
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Current Residents
Overview
Current residents include five PGY-1 orthopedic surgery residents, all of whom undergo training in a fast-paced and comprehensive environment.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Rotations at the PGY-1 level include four months of surgery including trauma, six months of orthopaedic surgery, and two months of other rotations consistent with directives of the Residency Review Committee. The PGY-1 year also includes focused Surgical Skills Training outlined by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. The remaining four years provide clinical orthopaedic training in subspecialty areas including Arthroplasty, Foot and Ankle, Hand Surgery, Musculoskeletal Oncology, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Spine Surgery, Shoulder/Elbow Surgery, Sports Medicine, and Trauma. Didactic and basic science elements of the program include five hours of conferences per week, a monthly journal club, and attendance at courses in basic trauma, musculoskeletal pathology, basics in arthroplasty, and an orthopaedic board review course.
Application
We accept residency applications only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), via the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
# of Locations
Orthopaedic residents are an integral part of the Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Centers.
Fellowship
The only fellowship explicitly mentioned is the one-year Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship for residents who complete the Orthopaedic Surgery residency. Details regarding further subspecialty fellowships for graduates were not provided in the text.
Resident Life
Overview
Our Orthopaedic Surgery Residency is a five-year program, beginning with the PGY-1 level, with three positions at each level. Our program is fast-paced and provides comprehensive training in adult and pediatric orthopaedic surgery. The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery also sponsors a one-year Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship for residents who have completed an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Details about GME Salary & Benefits can be found through the corresponding link provided.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation