Meet our Vice-Chair of Education
Michael R Dayton, MD
Professor
Vice Chair of Education
Division of Adult Reconstruction Surgery
Department of Orthopedics
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Medicine
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado consists of committed academic and clinical faculty representing orthopedic sub-specialties in Adult Reconstruction, Hand and Upper Extremity, Foot and Ankle, Pediatrics, Spine, Sports Medicine, Trauma and Fracture, and Orthopedic Oncology,
The Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), as well as the fellowship programs in Hand and Upper Extremity, Pediatrics, and Sports Medicine. The Department also offers fellowships in Adult Reconstruction, Foot and Ankle, Spine, Shoulder and Elbow, and Trauma.
In addition to surgical training at locations across the metro area, the Department also emphasizes academic and research opportunities. It is the goal of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery to provide excellence in surgical training, academic learning, and research investigation that will prepare a resident for general practice, advanced fellowship training, or academic education and research.