The training program will consist of a period of four years of specialized training in Orthopedic Surgery.  This will be achieved through supervised technical training and instruction as well as study in the basic sciences that apply to Orthopedic Surgery. 

The program contains the necessary components to satisfy the requirements of the American Osteopathic Association and the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics and, if successfully completed, may qualify the resident to be Board Eligible.

Orthopedic Surgery training will include the teaching of general common known diagnoses, pre-and post-operative care and allied health subjects as related by other departments.  This will be supplemented by conferences, seminars, lectures, videos, audiotapes, programs and all meetings required by the hospital general residency training program.

The speed by which the resident is allowed to advance in actual work at the operating table will be determined by the resident's technical ability, judgement, attitude, knowledge of methods, all of which will be accelerated in proportion to study and teaching program.