Program Description:

The Clinical Residency in Orthopedics is a full-time, 12-month program.  The resident works 35-40 hours per week, spending approximately 25% of their time in educational experiences and 75% providing clinical care.  A salary proportional to a 70-75% caseload is provided. In addition, the resident will be responsible for tuition and fees in the amount of  $10,000.

Dates: September - August

Locations:

• Columbia University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Georgian Building, 3^rd Floor, 617 West 168^th Street, New York, NY 10032
• New York-Presbyterian Hospital, 630 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032
• SPEAR Physical Therapy, 36 West 44th Street, Suite 403, New York, NY 10036

Program Hours Breakdown:

• 100-150 hours of one-on-one clinical mentorship
• 50-100 hours of didactic / education mentorship
• 1600 hours of non-mentored clinical practice
• Research practicum and mentorship for a clinical-based scholarly project
• Teach and mentor entry-level DPT students

Additional Requirements:

• Participate in Journal Clubs, lead two (online or in the clinic)
• Present monthly formal case presentations to clinical or didactic mentors
• Attend monthly clinical observations with orthopedic surgeons and musculoskeletal radiologists
• Attend APTA Combined Sections Meeting
• Complete healthcare observations, mentored clinical exams, and clinical skills checklists