Operative experience as the primary surgeon increases significantly during the R3 and R5 rotations. Pediatric Orthopaedics is also a component of the Tisch Hospital, Bellevue Hospital, and Jamaica Hospital rotations. The Residents work closely with the pediatric orthopaedic staff to provide comprehensive care at the multiple clinical sites. Trauma and Fractures Training in trauma and fracture is obtained primarily at Bellevue Hospital Center and the Hospital for Joint Diseases, with additional important educational experience at Jamaica Hospital and Tisch Hospital. Fellowship-trained orthopaedic traumatologists are central to the Residency program.
Residents obtain trauma fracture training during each year of the residency.
Residents provide primary coverage of the emergency room or critical care center at all clinical sites. This provides experience in the evaluation of treatment of urgent and emergent orthopaedic problems. Clinical responsibilities increase throughout the Resident's training. During the fracture rotations in the R5 year, Residents are responsible for all aspects of the clinical care provided on this service, reporting directly to the Chief of the Fracture Service. Preparation of the weekly case conferences is also the responsibility of the R5.