The PGY-3 year is focused on increasing a resident's responsibilities and developing subspecialty specific orthopaedic skills. The year is typically divided into two halves. Six months is spent at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. This renowned children's hospital allows provides the house staff a firm understanding of pediatric orthopaedics. Resident responsibilities include operating, clinics and office hours.
The final six months are split into two month rotations on a variety of orthopaedic subspecialites. These rotations allow the resident to further define and sharpen the fundamentals of orthopaedics knowledge and technical skills acquired during the PGY-2 year. Surgical indications are emphasized as residents have a balanced commitment to both the operating room and the office.
The goal of the PGY-3 year is to prepare the resident for the responsibility and independence expected of a senior resident.
Call Schedule
- Pediatrics (A. I. duPont) - in-house call is divided among the residents from Jefferson and residents from other Orthopaedic programs.
Vacation
4 weeks
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PGY-3 Rotation Schedule
(Pediatrics - 6 months, others 6 weeks)
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Pediatrics - A.I. duPont Hospital for Children
Hand - Rothman Institute/ Philadelphia Hand Center
Sports Medicine - Rothman Institute
Research
Foot and Ankle - Rothman Institute
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