The University of Toledo

Curriculum and Didactics

X-ray Conference: held every Wednesday morning from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. It is a Continuing Medical Education program and is well-attended by faculty and residents. During these conferences, residents and faculty review recent cases to ensure a high standard of patient care.

Thursday Lecture Series: the series includes presentations orthopaedic specialties, surgical techniques, anatomy, medical and legal based lectures.

Journal Club: is a monthly event where residents and faculty meet informally to discuss recent articles from Orthopaedic Surgery-related journals. Journal Club serves as a forum for residents and faculty to discuss the current advancements and controversies in Orthopaedics. They are hosted by one of the attending physicians at a local restaurant. 

Grand Rounds: monthly lectures featuring a well-known visiting professor. It is a Continuing Medical Education program that assists faculty and residents to gain updated knowledge in specific areas of Orthopaedics.

Research: is an important aspect of orthopaedic training. All residents complete a research rotation, where they work with our attending physicians and research faculty. The department also has a relationship with the chairman of the bioengineering department, resulting in the collaboration of studies on biomechanics.

Annual Meetings: All residents (PGY1 - PGY5) attend conferences throughout the year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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