The curriculum includes topics covering basic Anatomy, Pathology, Histology, Physiology, Biochemistry and Biomechanics as well as selected disease processes and other miscellaneous topics. This conference will be prepared by the Spine fellow and will meet jointly with Neurosurgery on the second Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m. in the Radiology Conference Room. This is designed as a semi-formal session in which the chief residents will present recent fracture cases or reconstructive cases for discussion and teaching. The hand fellow will assist with scheduling. All residents are expected to be fully conversant with the current issue of JBJS, regardless of subjects chosen for discussion.
All residents are responsible for studying the monthly list of articles.
The attending physician responsible for the Journal Club will choose the articles and the journals to be discussed. It is not intended to limit discussion to a single journal or to current topics. Other relevant literature or specific classical articles may be included. The Anatomy course emphasizes surgical exposure and related anatomy of the musculoskeletal system. Thorough preparation by the residents is anticipated.