Orthopedic surgery remains one of the most competitive subspecialties in medicine. This how- to guide describes how medical students can achieve their goal of being accepted into an orthopedic residency program and how to thrive once there.
What will you learn from Orthopedic Residency and Fellowship: A Guide to Success?
How medical students can achieve their goal of being accepted into an orthopedic residency program How to succeed during and after your residency Tips and pearls to maximize your experience Budgeting your time Peer interaction Job placement How to read a contract How to decide between academic or private practice Asset protection Making the right financial decision
Orthopedic Residency and Fellowship: A Guide to Success by Drs. Laith M. Jazrawi, Kenneth A. Egol and Joseph D. Zuckerman is the only book on the market that solely focuses on getting into an orthopedic residency or fellowship training program, excelling once you are there, and maximizing and obtaining the right practice opportunity for you. Providing easy-to-read chapters and quick reference materials, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the field of musculoskeletal care.
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| Acknowledgments |
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| About the Editors |
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| Preface |
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Evaluation of the Applicant |
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Medical School: The Early Years |
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Medical School: Clinical Clerkships and Electives |
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Letters of Recommendation |
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Resident Selection Interviews |
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Choosing a Residency Program: The Match |
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International Medical Graduates |
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What to Do if you Don't Match |
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Residency Survival Skills: Keys to Success |
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Program and Institutional Requirements |
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Women in Orthopedic Surgery |
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The Orthopaedic In-Training Exam |
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Research During your Residency |
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Finances During Your Residency |
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Fellowships: Getting a Position and Succeeding |
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Job Search: What to Look for in a Potential Position |
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Reviewing Physician Employment Contracts |
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Appendix A: Accredited US Orthopedic Surgery Residency Programs |
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Appendix B: Sample Personal Statements |
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Appendix C: Sample Curriculum Vitae |
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Appendix D: Sample Operative Reports for Common Orthopedic Procedures |
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Appendix E: Sample Postoperative Checks for Orthopedic Patients |
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Appendix F: Online Educational Aids |
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Appendix G: ACGME Core Competencies |
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Appendix H: Accredited US Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship Programs |
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Appendix I: ABOS: Rules and Procedures for Residency Education Part I and Part II Examinations |
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| Financial Disclosures |
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Laith M. Jazrawi, MD is an associate professor of orthopedics at the New York University (NYU) Langone Medical Center and Chief of the Sports Medicine Division. He also serves as Director of the Surgical Skills Lab and Sports & Shoulder/Elbow Research Laboratory.
Kenneth A. Egol, MD is a professor of orthopedic surgery at NYU School of Medicine, Chief of the Trauma Division at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, and Vice Chairman for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. He is Director of the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Residency Program that currently trains 62 residents.
Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD is the Walter A. L. Thompson Professor of orthopedic surgery at the NYU School of Medicine and Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. He served as Director of the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases from 1990-1997 and the combined NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Program from 1997-2006.
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