The Orthopaedics Physician Assistant Residency provides a comprehensive and collaborative learning experience for its residents while also providing excellent, whole person care to its patients. As a resident in our program, you’ll enjoy a highly supportive learning environment where your academic and professional growth are a top priority.

Quick Facts

4
PAs selected each year
13
Month program, with one month of orientation
6
Core disciplines with 16 attendings and 25 residents

Why Choose Us

  • A foundation for your future: In preparation for your transition into an orthopaedic surgery career, we provide a well-balanced, comprehensive foundation in multiple orthopaedic disciplines.
  • Train in various settings: You’ll get hands-on experience with surgeons and clinicians and have access to the full range of required clinical experiences at nearby facilities — primarily at our Medical Center and clinics.
  • Nurturing your education: Our program offers a wealth of educational and clinical resources. Clinical faculty in each specialty dedicate themselves to the education of our residents.
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What our faculty is saying
“Our residents experience the benefits of faculty mentorship, including early operative exposure and a balanced didactic and hands-on curriculum. Our faculty prepares you for excellence in patient care, service to others, leadership, and lifelong learning.”
Thomas Donaldson, MD
Medical Director, Orthopaedic PA Residency Program

What our leadership is saying

Michael S. Baldwin, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ

Director, Orthopaedic PA Residency Program

Our program is fast paced, exciting and challenging — you can expect to be challenged in the same training scenarios as orthopaedic surgeons. Upon completion of the residency, you will be well prepared for any orthopaedic experience thereafter.

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