Orthopedic Residency: Program Description
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, 3rd Floor, 617 West 168th 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