Resident
AAOS expands knowledge-based platform for resident education
In March 2022, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons launched the Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge program, which provides in-depth resources to residents by utilizing the latest technology, research and educational materials.
The toll of perfectionism: Burnout in orthopedics
Characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and a low sense of personal accomplishment, the published literature has shown between 40% and 60% of orthopedic surgeons will experience episodes of burnout during their career.
How is mental wellness being addressed among orthopedic residents, fellows?
Physician wellness is a hot topic among health care workers. Burnout has been found to be common in physicians along with low job satisfaction, high stress and low quality of life rating.
USMLE Step 1 score reporting changes offer opportunity to improve diversity, well-being
The recent change in score reporting to pass/fail for the USMLE Step 1 exam is creating understandable concern among residency program directors as this will require changes to the process of selecting applicants to interview.
USMLE Step 1 change has unintended effects on residency selection
The quantifiable nature of the United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 score lends itself to secondary uses, including medical education assessment and evaluating students for promotion and graduation.
Residency program social media presence associated with increased applications, diversity
Orthopedics surgery residency programs with a presence on Twitter and Instagram had increased program applications and increased resident diversity during the 2019 application cycle, according to published results.
Financial modeling may simplify compensation arrangements, help surgeons gauge job risk
Today’s inflationary environment has thrown a wrench into the wealth creation ability of many asset classes, further underscoring the need for good financial security from your career.
Medical training programs modify interviews for virtual format
For the 2020 to 2021 academic year, the Coalition for Physician Accountability released recommendations for residency and fellowship programs to commit to online interviews and virtual visits for all applicants due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
VIDEO: Presenter discusses tips to maintain well-rounded professional, personal lifestyle
SAN FRANCISCO — In this video from the Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting, Seth L. Sherman, MD, discusses tips and pearls for residents and fellows on maintaining a well-rounded professional and personal lifestyle.
In what ways may staff, physician shortages impact resident education?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant disruption in health care.