During the basic science rotation, emphasis is placed on basic anatomy, pathology, physiology, and biomechanics. Anatomic prosections of the musculoskeletal system provide material that is discussed monthly. The basic science resident is responsible for organizing the teaching schedule under faculty supervision and initiating a research project. Residents are on call in-house one day in six. In this training year, residents serve four-month rotations at the Medical University as the chief of trauma, at MUSC on the elective service, and on the hand surgery service.
Emphasis is placed on increasing surgical experience and management of orthopaedic problems.
The four-month hand surgery rotation includes outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures and clinical experience in the evaluation and treatment of hand problems. Residents are on call from home approximately every sixth day. In addition to serving four-month rotations at the Medical University Hospital and the V.A. Medical Center, the PGY5 resident serves four months in pediatric orthopaedic surgery. Responsibilities include daily rounds, medical student teaching and evaluation, inpatient consultations and implementation of surgical and nonsurgical treatment plans under faculty supervision. The resident's research projects should be completed and ready for publication and exhibit during this year.