Specialty Choice: Orthopaedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon is a physician devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of injuries, disorders and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system. This system includes bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves and tendons. (Source: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
Associated Societies
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Association
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Quick Facts
The following information comes from the National Resident Matching Program's Charting Outcomes in the Match 2014 (PDF) based on matched applicants in the United States.
- Step score averages:
- Mean Step 1 of U.S. Matched Applicants: 245
- Mean Step 2 CK of U.S. Matched Applicants: 251
- Average number of research experiences: 3.7
- Average number of abstracts, presentations and publications: 6.7
- Work and Volunteer:
- Average number of work experiences: 3.0
- Average number of volunteer experiences: 7.1
- Mean number of contiguous ranks of U.S. matched applicants: 12.1
Looking into the Future/Changes in Health Care
Orthopaedic surgeons are delving into the world of: robotic surgery; computer-assisted surgery; gene manipulation and medical therapeutics.
Additional Information
- Career Services Focus Newsletter
- Boonshoft School of Medicine Residency Program
- Boonshoft School of Medicine Residency Program Director: Anil B. Krishnamurthy, M.B.B.S.
- Boonshoft School of Medicine Department Chair: Richard T. Laughlin, M.D.
- BSOM Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group
- Search for recent Wright State graduates who matched in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Association of American Medical Colleges Careers in Medicine: Orthopaedic Surgery
See the Career Essentials Pilot Page regarding specialty specific advice for more detailed information and resources.
References
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Program Search.
- Medical Student Resources—American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons