Although the primary teaching on each service is provided by a core faculty member, exposure to many different attendings and, thus a variety of ways to solve different orthopaedic problems are the major strengths of the program. Upon completion of the program, individuals will be eligible to take Part I of the certifying exam of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. An example of a typical five-year resident rotation through our program is shown in the table below. Francis Campus, the largest hospital in Kansas, is the setting for a significant part of the residents' training. An elective rotation or an exchange fellowship for three months is possible during the five years.
Eligibility depends on the structure of the rotation, resident needs and resident performance.
There is a well-stocked medical library at St. Francis as well as Wesley Medical Center with additional library facilities, including interlibrary privileges at the medical school, convenient to both hospitals. In addition, the H. O. Marsh Orthopaedic Resource Center stocks a large selection of current journals, textbooks, audio and video tapes, and Kodachrome slides. Beginning in 1996 residents will be expected to rely heavily on computer sources for data access and management. Computer facilities, including CD-ROM are available in the residents study areas at both St. Francis and Wesley. The Motorskills Laboratories are available for use at any time in addition to formal sessions set up for small group tutorials in basic orthopaedic procedures and techniques.