Orthopedic Residency Recruitment and Selection

Selection will be made among eligible applicants on the basis of preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills, and personal qualities (most importantly integrity and motivation).

Selection will never discriminate with regard to sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

The agency used in the resident selection process will be the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and the residency program will in all cases abide by the rules of the Residency Review Committee (RRC). Candidates will in all cases submit their applications through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) and will follow their procedures and deadlines faithfully.

The residency program must require its residents to obtain competencies in the 6 areas below the level expected of a new practitioner. Toward this end, programs must define the specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes required and provide educational experiences as needed in order for their residents to demonstrate:

• Patient Care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health.
• Medical Knowledge about established and evolving biomedical, clinical, and cognate (e.g. epidemiological and social-behavioral) sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care.
• Practice-Based Learning and Improvement that involves investigation and evaluation of their own patient care, appraisal and assimilation of scientific evidence, and improvements in patient care.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills that result in effective information exchange and teaming with patients, their families, and other health professionals.
• Professionalism, is manifested through a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse patient population.
• Systems-based practice, as manifested by actions that demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care and the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value.

DEI Orthopedics 4th  year Medical Student Scholarship

  University of The Colorado Department of Orthopedics is committed to developing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for its patients, trainees, and faculty, we are happy to offer the University of Colorado Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Visiting Medical Student Diversity Scholarship to provide financial assistance for a 4th-year medical student who is planning a career in orthopedic surgery and wants to do a four-week rotation with us. Diverse students whose backgrounds and/or identities are underrepresented in orthopedics as well as female applicants interested in orthopedics are encouraged to apply. The chosen applicants will be provided a stipend of $2,500 to be used towards their food, housing, and/or travel expenses.  Scholarship awardees will be strongly considered for an interview.

Scholarship Includes

• One-month clinical clerkship
• Mentorship by the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery faculty member
• Financial assistance: $2,500

Applicant Requirements:

• Must be an upcoming 4th-year medical student at a domestic LCME-accredited medical school who plans to enter Orthopedic residency
• Upload an unofficial transcript
• Provide one (1) letter of recommendation from a professional reference who can speak to your goals and academic experience
• Provide a personal statement (maximum 300 words) addressing how you contribute to diversity in orthopedics

How to apply:

• Submit application and required documents via Smartsheet Form (CV, transcripts, letter of recommendation, personal statement)
  
• The deadline for application is April 15th each year.
• Applicant will be notified no later than May 5th each year.

Selection Process:

We will select a 4th-year student for the scholarship.  Selection will be based on a holistic approach. Students’ academic achievements, leadership, academic research, orthopedic interests, and good academic standing will be considered when selecting candidates.