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Department of Surgery — Division of Orthopedic Surgery Web Page
Orthopedic Residency at McMaster University is a comprehensive five year program commencing at the PGY1. In the first two years, ultimate training focuses on the principles of surgery in general and rotations in appropriate subspecialty surgery, medicine and acute medicine.
Orthopedic residents have to be successful in the Principles of Surgery Examination following these two years to be eligible to take the Fellowship Examinations in Orthopedic Surgery.
The Program
The goal of the orthopaedic training program at McMaster is to prepare the candidate for independent practice as a conscientious empathetic, skillful orthopedic surgeon.
PGY1
During the first year of training residents will be exposed to surgery with six months of general surgical training as well as two months of orthopedic elective. They will also do two months of emergency medicine and two months of general internal medicine.
PGY2
Residents in their second year will do subspecialty rotations in plastics, with zero surgery as well as rotations in rehabilitation medicine and rheumatology and pathology, radiology and oncology related to orthopedic surgery.
PGY3, 4, 5
During the senior years there will be two-six month rotations in major trauma as well as three six month rotations in adult orthopedics, including spine, upper extremity, foot and ankle, major joint reconstruction, and sports medicine. There will also be one six month rotation in pediatric orthopedics.
Evaluations
Objectives are set for each rotation and the Candidate will be tabulated on identical performance as well as on cognitive learning and attitudes. Objective evaluation sessions with exams will be held on several occasions during the year to help guide the candidate in their studies.
Education
Grands Rounds, Half Day Education Seminars, Journal Club and Trauma Rounds are mandatory activities. Hospital rounds and other services rounds are encouraged. In addition to the seminar weekly, residents are encouraged to taken an Academic Half Day in the pursuit of the their own research or studies.
Research
Candidates are encouraged to formulate and pursue their own research activities each year. From the PGY2 year on, each resident will be expected to present the results of his research activity at the Orthopedic Residents' Day. They are also encouraged to independently prepare their work for national and international presentation and for publication.
Facilities
The Orthopedic Training Program at McMaster is based in all of the teaching hospitals in the McMaster System. Some rotations are undertaken at the Hamilton General Hospital and adult reconstructive surgery at each of the hospitals, pediatrics at McMaster.
Admissions
Currently the Orthopedic Training Program has two Ministry Funded positions which are filled through the CARMS match process. The applications are reviewed with regards to expression of interest, understanding of the rigors of the training program and lifestyle to follow. A short list is created to interview for the positions.
Fellowships
The Orthopedic Training Program offers Fellowships in Trauma, Major Joint Reconstruction, Pediatric Orthopedics, and Spine.
All inquiries to:
Dr. Brad Petrisor
Program Director
Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program
M9-414 Victoria Avenue North
Hamilton,Ontario L8L 5G8
Telephone: 905 577-0639
Deadline Date for Applications:
PGY1 Applications: please refer to CARMS Book
All Other Applications: September 1st