Orthopedic Residency Guide

In the US and Canada, medical school graduates wishing to specialise in orthopaedics undergo a five year residency training course in orthopaedic surgery.Orthopedic Residency Guide provides students with step by step advice to help them with successful enrolment in an orthopaedic residency program. Beginning with an introduction to orthopaedics and an overview of medical school, the following chapters guide applicants through the application process, interviews and preparation, rotations and electives, the ranking process and actual residency programs. The importance of research before and during residency and USMLE preparation are also covered.Written by internationally recognised experts from the USA, this practical book includes illustrations and tables to enhance understanding.Key pointsStep by step guide to orthopaedic residency for medical studentsCovers complete process from application and interviews, to rotations and rankingIn depth coverage of importance if research and USMLE preparationInternationally recognised US authors