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Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program

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Overall Program Goals and Objectives

The overall goal of the orthopaedic training program is to identify, educate and equip physicians to treat with compassion, wisdom and expertise the musculoskeletal needs of others through direct care, research, education and leadership.

Patient Care

Goals

The orthopaedic resident must be able to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of health programs and the promotion of health.

Objectives

•Demonstratecompetenceinthepre-admissioncare,hospitalcare,operativecareand follow up care (including rehabilitation) of patients.

•Demonstratecompetenceintheirabilitytogatheressentialandaccurateinformation about their patients

•Demonstratecompetenceintheirabilitytomakeiformeddecisionsaboutdiagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences,up-to-dateorthopaedicscientificevidence,andclinicaljudgment.

•Demonstratecompetenceintheirabilitytodevelopandcarryoutpatientmanagement plans

•Demonstratecompetenceintheirabilitytoprovidehealthcareservicesaimedatpreventing health problems or maintaining health.

•Demonstratecompetenceinthediagnosisandmanagementofadultandpediatric orthopaedic disorders

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Medical Knowledge

Goals

The orthopaedic resident must gain medical knowledge of established and evolving biomedical,clinical,epidemiologicalandsocial-behavioralsciences,aswellastheapplication of this knowledge to patient care.

Objectives

•Demonstrateexpertiseintheknowledgeofthoseareasappropriateforanorthopaedic surgeon

•Demonstrateinvestigatoryandanalyticalthinkingapproachtoclinicalsituations

Practice-based Learning and Improvement

Goals

The orthopaedic resident must demonstrate the ability to investigate and evaluate his/her care of orthopaedic patients, to appraise and assimilate scientific evidence, and to continuouslyimprovepatientcarebasedonconstantself-evaluationandlife-longlearning.

Objectives

•Identifystrengths,deficiencies,andlimitsinone’sknowledgeandexpertise

•Setlearningandimprovementgoals

•Identifyandperformappropriatelearningactivities

•Systematicallyanalyzepracticeusingqualityimprovementmethods,andimplement changes with the goal of practice improvement

•Locate,appraise,andassimilateevidencefromscientificstudiesrelatedtotheirpatients’healthproblems.

•Useinformationtechnologytooptimizelearning

•Participateintheeducationofpatients,families,students,residentsandotherhealth professionals

•Applyknowledgeofstudydesignsandstatisticalmethodstotheappraisalofclinical studies and other information on diagnostic and therapeutic effectiveness

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Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Goals

The orthopaedic resident must demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information and collaboration with patients, their families, and other health professionals.

Objectives

•Communicateeffectivelywithpatients,families,andthepublic,asappropriate,across a broad range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds

•Communicateeffectivelywithphysicians,otherhealthprofessionals,andhealthrelated agencies

•Actasaconsultativeroletootherphysiciansandhealthprofessionals

•Maintaincomprehensive,timely,andlegiblemedicalrecords

•Useeffectivelisteningskillsandelicitandprovideinformationusingeffectivenonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills, if applicable.

Professionalism

Goals

The orthopaedic resident must demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities and an adherence to ethical principles

Objectives

•Demonstraterespect,integrityandcompassionforothers

•Demonstrateresponsivenesstopatientneedsthatsupersedesselfinterest

•Demonstrateaccountabilitytopatients,societyandtheprofession

•Demonstrateacommitmenttoethicalprinciplespertainingtoprovisionorwithholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, and business practices.

•Demonstratesensitivityandresponsivenesstoadiversepatientpopulation,including but not limited to diversity in culture, age, gender, disabilities and sexual orientation

•Demonstratecommitmenttoethicalprinciplespertainingtoprovisionorwithholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent and business practice

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Systems-based Practice

Goals

The orthopaedic resident must demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care, as well as the ability to call effectively on other resources in the system to provide optimal health care.

Objectives

•Workeffectivelyinvarioushealthcaredeliverysettingsandsystemsrelevanttoorthopaedics

•Coordinatepatientcarewithinthehealthcaresystemrelevanttotheirorthopaedics

•Practicecost-effectivehealthcareandresourcesallocationthatdoesnotcompromise quality of care.

•Advocateforqualitypatientcareandoptimalpatientcaresystems

•Workininterprofessionalteamstoenhancepatientsafetyandimprovepatientcare quality

•Participateinidentifyingsystemerrorsandimplementingpotentialsystemsolutions

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How to Apply

TheOrthopaedicSurgeryResidencyProgramatCooperUniversityHospitalparticipatesintheElectronicResidencyApplicationService(ERAS).InformationregardingtheERASapplication process and timeline is available on the websites listed below.

Association of American Medical Colleges

https://www.aamc.org/students/medstudents/eras

ERASapplicationsmustcontainofthefollowinginformationinorderforyourapplication

to be considered:

•Commonapplicationform

•Photo

•Curriculumvitae

•Medicalschooltranscript

•Threeoriginallettersofrecommendation,oneofwhichmustbefromyourcurrent or most recent training director

•Personalstatementdescribingyourtraininggoalsandfuturecareerplans

•ECFMGcertification(IMGonly)

•USLMEreports(1,2and3).

The program director and two additional faculty members will review applicant files. Invitationforinterviewwillbebasedupontheirrecommendations.

Program Eligibility

EligibilityfortheOrthopaedicSurgeryResidencyProgramrequiresaminimumofthreeyearsofACGMEmedicaltrainingininternalmedicineoremergencymedicine.IndividualsacceptedforapositioninthefellowshipprogrammustbeU.S.citizen,classifiedasaresidentalien,orholdaJ-1visa.

Contact InformationDirector:

David A. Fuller, M.D.Associate Director:

Mark A. Pollard, M.D.Contact:

JessicaPeralta,CoordinatorPhone:

856·342·3206Fax:

856·968·8288E-mail:

peralta-jessica@cooperhealth.eduWebsite:

cooperhealth.edu/residencies/ orthopaedics/orthopaedics-

residency-programAddress:

CooperUniversityHospitalDivisionofOrthopaedicSurgeryThreeCooperPlaza,Suite408

Camden,NJ08103

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The Cooper Campus and Surrounding Area

Itisextraordinarytohavesuchahighconcentrationofleadershipatoneinstitution but,then,Cooperisanextraordinaryhospital.

CooperUniversityHospitalisthecenterofagrowinghealthsciencecampusthatincludesthemainhospital,CooperMedicalSchoolofRowanUniversity,MDAndersonCancerCenteratCooper,theinternationallyacclaimedCoriellInstituteforResearch,ThreeCooperPlazamedicalofficesandtheRonaldMcDonaldHouse.

AdjacenttotheCooperPlaza/LanningSquareneighborhood,Cooperhasalonghistoryofoutreachandserviceeffortstoitslocalcommunity.Someoftheseinitiativesinclude health and wellness programs for the neighborhood, development of three neighborhood parks and playground, and outreach to programs into local schools.

TheHospital’s312,000-square-foot,10-storyRobertsPavilionhousesstate-of-the-artpatientcarefacilities,including120privatepatientrooms,a30-bedmedical/surgicalintensivecareunit,12technologicallyadvancedoperatingroomsuiteswithhybridimagingcapabilities,anadvancedlaboratoryautomationfacilityanda14,000-square-footEmergencyDepartment.TheEmergencyDepartmentfeatures25beds,dedicatedisolationsuitesandautonomousCTscanningtechnology.TwonewfloorsintheRobertsPavilion,eachwith30privatepatientrooms,openedinAugust2014.ThetwofloorsaredesignedtoservespecificpatientpopulationswithPavilion8servingagrowingadvanced-caresurgerypatientpopulationandPavilion9servingtheCooperHeartInstituteforhospitalizedheartpatients.ThePavilionfeaturesanexpansivelobbyand concourse, a restaurant and coffee shop, health resource center, business center, gift shop and chapel.

ThePavilionalsohousesthe25,000-square-footDr.EdwardD.VinerIntensiveCareUnit.Adesignshowcaseforpatientandfamily-centeredcare,theunitfeatures30private patient rooms equipped with the latest in advanced technology, and allowing 360-degreepatientaccess.Fivepatientroomsarecapableofnegativepressureisolation,andfiveroomshavechamberedisolationalcoves.Inaddition,anenlargedroomwithoperating room caliber lighting is outfitted to perform bedside exploratory laparotomy in patients too unstable for transport to the operating room.

In2013CoopercelebratedtheopeningofMDAndersonCancerCenteratCooper,the$100million,four-story,103,050-square-footcenterlocatedontheCooperHealthSciencesCampusinCamden,dedicatedtocancerprevention,detection,treatmentandresearch.MDAndersonCancerCenteratCooperoffersSouthJersey’sonlydedicatedinpatient,30-bedcancerunitadjacenttothenewcancercenteratCooperUniversityHospital.Thecenterincludesbright,spaciouschemotherapytreatmentareas,patientexam rooms, conference centers and advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies. The designers incorporated an aesthetic approach to healing with abundant natural light,arooftopTranquilityGarden,anilluminatedfloor-to-ceiling“TreeofLife”centerpieceandmorethan100piecesoforiginalartcreatedby71NewJerseyartists.

The expansion project

at Cooper is a direct

reflection of the growth

in services that Cooper

has experienced over

the past several years.

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The Cooper Campus and Surrounding Area (continued)

CooperMedicalSchoolofRowanUniversityMedicalEducationBuildingislocatedontheCooperHealthSciencesCampusonSouthBroadway,betweenBensonandWashingtonStreetsinCamden.Thenew$139millionbuilding,whichopenedinJuly2012,wasdesignedforCMSRU’scurriculumwithspacesandtechnologiestosupportfacultyandstudentsintheireducationalprocess.In2012,CMSRUwelcomedtheclassof2016with50students

TheCoopercampusislocatedintheheartoftheCamden’sbusinessdistrict.The academic medical center campus is easily accessible by car or public transportation— thecommuterhigh-speedlineandbusterminalarelocatedahalf-blockfromthecampus. CooperisashortwalkordrivefromtheexcitingCamdenwaterfrontwheretheNew JerseyStateAquarium,theRiverSharksstadium,theUSSNewJerseyandSusquehannaBankCenterarelocated.

CooperisconvenientlyclosetoPhiladelphia.Justamile-longdriveovertheBenjaminFranklinBridgeoraferryboatridewillputyouatthedoorstepofPhiladelphia’scultural,culinary and historic venues.

SouthJerseyalsooffersarangeoflivingandentertainmentoptions.Quainttowns suchasHaddonfieldandCollingswoodarejust10minutesaway.ThelightsandactionofAtlanticCityandthoseotherpopularbeachtownssuchasCapeMayandOcean Cityareaone-hourdrivefromCooper.

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Cooper Campus Map

Themostup-to-datedirectionstoCooperUniversityHospitalareavailableat:

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