Orthopedic Surgery
Recommended 4th Year Rotations for Students Interested in a Career in Orthopedic Surgery
Experiences Critical to a Career in Orthopedic Surgery:
Orthopedic Surgery
General Surgery
Radiology
Medicine
Cardiology
Endocrinology
Rheumatology
Infectious Disease
Nephrology
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Neurology
12-24 weeks
8-12 weeks
4 weeks
4 weeks
4-8 weeks
4 weeks
Supportive Experiences for a Career in Orthopedic Surgery:
Anesthesiology
Subspecialty Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Neurosurgery
up to 12 weeks
4 weeks
4 weeks
4 weeks
4 weeks
SELECTIVE TOTAL
24 Weeks**
REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS:
Emergency Medicine Rotation
ICU Rotation
Acting Internship
Professionalism IV
Alcohol/Drug Dependence Treatment Rotation (MPSY983)
4 weeks
4 weeks
4 weeks
2 weeks
2 weeks
OVERALL TOTAL
40 Weeks
*Note: A minimum of 24 weeks of electives is needed to complete a total of 40 weeks of course work for the academic year. A minimum of 12 weeks of selectives must be chosen from the recommended list above.
No more than 12 weeks may be taken in Orthopedic Surgery.
