Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at Cleveland Clinic Akron General is a fully accredited five-year program designed to provide comprehensive surgical training in all areas of orthopaedic surgery. Residents will engage in extensive clinical rotations and hands-on skills training while being supervised by highly qualified faculty. The program emphasizes education, research, and the importance of delivering quality patient care, preparing its graduates for both general practice and advanced fellowship opportunities.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at Cleveland Clinic Akron General does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or their acceptance rate in the provided text. However, it offers a welcoming educational environment and mentions that it is a fully accredited program. Specific details regarding IMG criteria such as ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship are not mentioned, leaving the IMG-friendliness somewhat ambiguous.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
3 first-year positions offered via the NRMP process.
Program Website
Address
Cleveland Clinic Akron General, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44195
Program Director
Nicholas DiNicola, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current PGY-1 resident cohort consists of three MD residents and one DO resident, each bringing diverse backgrounds and interests to their training experience at the Cleveland Clinic Akron General. Their educational paths include institutions such as The Ohio State University and Ohio University.
PGY-1 MD
3
PGY-1 DO
1
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes daily didactic lectures, anatomy/surgical skills training, and participation in regional or national conferences. The PGY-1 intern year includes surgical and non-surgical rotation requirements, followed by PGY 2-5 years that incorporate all orthopaedic subspecialties, research, and leadership administrative duties. The overall breakdown is generally 51 months adult patient care, seven months pediatric patient care, and two months of research.
Application
Residency applications and the additional items below must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service. Application Deadline: October 1, 2024. Participating in the Universal Interview Offer Day: November 18, 2024. Interview Dates: Wednesdays starting November 27, 2024 - February 5, 2025. Expected Program Length: 5 years. Interviews will be held in person for the 2025 recruitment season. Interview invitations will be sent via Thalamus email on or after the Universal Interview Offer Day.
# of Locations
The residents will work at Cleveland Clinic Akron General and Akron Children's Hospital, with experiences including extensive pediatric orthopaedic surgery.
Fellowship
Recent graduates from the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Cleveland Clinic Akron General have pursued various fellowships, including Adult Joint Reconstruction, Orthopaedic Sports Fellowship, and Trauma Fellowship at esteemed institutions such as West Virginia University and the University of Chicago. The program prepares its residents for competitive fellowship opportunities after graduation.
Resident Life
Overview
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at Cleveland Clinic Akron General is a five-year, postgraduate training program that is fully accredited by the ACGME and offers three first-year positions to senior medical students via the NRMP process. It provides training based on patient care, education, and research under the supervision of dedicated faculty.
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# of Years of Program
5 years
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Alumni
2024 Graduates: Daniel Enright, MD – Adult Joint Reconstruction Fellowship, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV; Collin Krebs, MD – Orthopaedic Sports Fellowship, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL; Patrick Tate, MD – Plancher Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship, New York, NY. 2023 Graduates: Nicholas Kolodychuk, MD – Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, Columbia University, New York, NY; Christopher Pinkowski, MD – Hand Surgery Fellowship, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Jeffrey Watts, MD – Orthopaedic Sports Fellowship, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents benefit from training in a Level 1 Trauma Center with a focus on education and research.
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