Educational Goals of the Program

The goal of our orthopaedic surgery residency program is to provide a learning experience that ensures, by the end of their training, residents have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to practice independently and competently.

To achieve this goal, the following components are necessary:

Gradual Increase in Responsibility

Residents are given increasing responsibility for patient evaluation and management as they acquire clinical and surgical skills. While supervision is maintained throughout the residency, the amount of oversight varies based on the stage of training, the resident’s competence as assessed by faculty, and the complexity of tasks.

Case Material

Residents are exposed to a wide range of clinical cases to ensure they receive a well-rounded education. This includes cases in trauma, adult reconstruction, pediatric, hand, sports medicine, spine , and oncology surgery.

Faculty Support

Faculty members at all participating institutions possess expertise in both general orthopaedics and subspecialties. They provide instruction across a wide spectrum of orthopaedic disciplines and serve as mentors and role models, particularly in regard to ethical issues and patient care.

Patient Care Involvement

Residents are involved in all stages of patient care, from the first visit to discharge, and participate in decision-making with supervision from faculty.

Reference Materials

Residents have easy access to a wide range of educational materials, both in print and online. This includes:

• Library: The VinUni Library offers high-quality resources from leading publishers, including Elsevier and McGraw-Hill, and access to online databases like PubMed and ClinicalKey.
• AAOS Resources: Residents have access to the AAOS Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge (ROCK) program and other educational tools.
• Anatomy: Residents can use the campus Anatomy lab, with models, dissection tables, plastinated cadavers, and apps like Complete Anatomy.

Resources

• Facilities: Residents have access to the 3D Technology in Medicine Center at VinUni and the Motion Analysis Lab at Vinmec.
• Research: Before starting clinical rotations, residents take a Research Methods and Evidence-Based Medicine course. Their knowledge is built upon through journal clubs and working with faculty. Residents can apply for funding for research projects and conferences.
• Simulators for Skill Training: Residents from their first year have access to the VirtaMed ArthroS™ simulators to practice arthroscopic skills on knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle modules. Faculty monitor progress and provide guidance to ensure proper technique.

Conference/Lectures

A minimum of four hours per week are designated as protected time to provide residents with uninterrupted opportunities for educational activities. Didactic sessions for residents cover core topics. Additional opportunities include case presentations, journal clubs, basic skills training, and radiology conferences. Residents are also encouraged to attend grand rounds, specialty-specific conferences, and multidisciplinary meetings to further enhance their learning