Our Curriculum

Our program spans five years and is designed to challenge and inspire residents, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary for both independent practice and further fellowship training in their chosen subspecialties. Residents will encounter a broad range of patients and specialties, with core rotations that include:

• Orthopaedic Trauma
• Musculoskeletal Oncology Surgery
• Spine Surgery
• Hand Surgery
• Pediatric Orthopaedics
• Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
• Sports Medicine

Teaching sites include Vinmec Times City International Hospital, which adheres to international care standards, and public hospitals such as 108 Military Central Hospital, Bach Mai Hospital, and National Children’s Hospital, all of which are known for handling high volumes of complex cases. This comprehensive exposure prepares residents for independent practice and fellowship training.

• Year One
  • The first year balances orthopaedic and non-orthopaedic rotations, with significant hands-on patient care and operative experience.
• Year Two
  • Second-year rotations provide experience in managing various orthopaedic conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Operating room experience focuses on developing basic psychomotor technical skills and understanding the principles of anatomy, surgical dissection, and orthopaedic surgery.
• Year Three
  • By year three, residents are expected to take a more active role in directing patient care. Exposure to all orthopaedic subspecialties helps determine which subspecialty to pursue. The volume of complex cases increases, preparing residents for their senior years.
• Year Four
  • The fourth year marks the transition from junior to senior resident. Residents take on increased responsibilities in developing treatment plans for both inpatient and outpatient care, as well as in the operating room. They become primary surgeons and first assistants in surgical procedures.
• Year Five
  • In the final year, residents serve as chief of a multiple-resident service. They are responsible for all clinical activities, including inpatient and outpatient care and operating room activities. The role of primary surgeon and first assistant continues to evolve throughout this year.