Dedication

v

Acknowledgments

ix

About the Editors

xi

Contributing Authors

xiii

Preface

xv

SECTION I

Chapter 1

Evaluation of the Applicant   Kenneth A. Egol, MD

3

Chapter 2

Medical School: The Early Years   Lava Y. Patel, BA and David E. Ruchehman, MD

9

Chapter 3

Medical School: Clinical Clerkships and Electives   Lava Y. Patel, BA and Eric J. Strauss, MD

15

Chapter 4

The Application Process   Crispin C. Ong, MD and David E. Ruchelsman, MD

23

Chapter 5

Letters of Recommendation   Laith M. Jazrawi, MD

33

Chapter 6

Resident Selection Interviews   Kenneth A. Egol, MD

37

Chapter 7

Choosing a Residency Program: The Match   Daniel M. Lerman, MD and David E. Ruchelsman, MD

41

Chapter 8

International Medical Graduates   Lava Y. Patel, BA and Carl Paulino, MD

47

Chapter 9

What to Do if You Don’t Match   Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD

53

SECTION II

Chapter 10

Internship   Kirk A. Campbell, MD and Eric J. Strauss, MD

63

Chapter 11

Residency Survival Skills: Keys to Success   Eric J. Strauss, MD and David E. Ruchelsman, MD

69

Chapter 12

Program and Institutional Requirements   Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD

75

Chapter 13

Women in Orthopedic Surgery   Suezie Kim, MD and Catherine Laible, MD

79

Chapter 14

The Orthopaedic In-Training Exam   Eric J. Strauss, MD and David E. Ruchelsman, MD

83

Chapter 15

Research during Your Residency   Erie J. Strauss, MD and David E. Ruchelsman, MD

87

Chapter 16

Finances During Your Residency   Lawrence B. Keller, CFP^®, CLU, ChFC, RHU, LUTCF

93

SECTION III

Chapter 17

Fellowships: Getting a Position and Succeeding   Laith M. Jazrawi, MD; Lava Y, Patel, BA; Craig J. Della Valle, MD; Kenneth A. Egol, MD; Steve K. Lee, MD; Brett Young, MD; and Afshin Eli Razi, MD

113

Chapter 18

Job Search: What to Look for in a Potential Position   Laith M. Jazrawi, MD

127

Chapter 19

Reviewing Physician Employment Contracts   Andrew E. Blustein, Esq

131

Chapter 20

The Boards   Kenneth A. Egol, MD; Laith M. Jazrawi, MD; and Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD

135

APPENDICES

Appendix A

Accredited US Orthopedic Surgery Residency Programs

147

Appendix B

Sample Personal Statements

173

Appendix C

Sample Curriculum Vitae

177

Appendix D

Sample Operative Reports for Common Orthopedic Procedures

181

Appendix E

Sample Postoperative Checks for Orthopedic Patients

191

Appendix F

Online Educational Aids

195

Appendix G

ACGME Core Competencies

197

Appendix H

Accredited US Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship Programs

201

Appendix I

ABOS: Rules and Procedures for Residency Education Part I and Pare II Examinations

233

Financial Disclosures

243

Index

245