Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group

Mission

To provide a forum wherein students at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine can learn about a career as an orthopaedic surgeon, discuss topics relevant to the musculoskeletal system and connect with mentors to gain advice on pursuing a residency in orthopaedic surgery.

Goals & Activities

The group seeks to meet bimonthly. Proposed events include:

• Introduction meeting at the beginning of academic year to give recommendations to students from all years regarding activities that will be beneficial for obtaining a residency position;
• Routine, organized medical student shadowing and volunteering in the underserved orthopaedic clinic at Miami Valley Hospital;
• Bone Saw Workshop;
• Fracture Workshop;
• MVH Skills Lab Session;
• Research Learning Community/Medical Student Research Club co-meeting;
• Service Project;
• Match Panel.

Officers

• Andrew Steffensmeier, steffensmeier.2@wright.edu
• Jason Ina, ina.2@wright.edu
• Spencer Barnhill, barnhill.7@wright.edu
• Eric Erb, erb.11@wright.edu
• Marc Lubitz, lubitz.2@wright.edu

Faculty Advisor

• Richard T. Laughlin, M.D.

Recommended Text for Interested Students

• Laith M. Jazrawi, Kenneth A. Egol, and Joseph D. Zuckerman. Orthopedic Residency & Fellowship: A Guide to Success. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, 2010. Print.