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RAOAO
Welcome to the Resident American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (RAOAO) website. This website is designed for current and perspective osteopathic residents of orthopedic surgery. The purpose of the RAOAO website is threefold:
  • To provide a link between all the DO orthopedic residency programs and to specifically provide a forum for communication between the residents in these programs.
  • To provide links to sites that may be useful to all DO orthopedic residents.
  • To provide information to perspective DO medical students interested in residency in orthopedic surgery
CONTACT US: raoao@aoao.org     Phone: (954) 262-1700      Fax: (954) 262-1748    
What is RAOAO?
The RAOAO is a subdivision of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO), made up of resident members of the AOAO.  The purpose of the RAOAO is to unify osteopathic residents of orthopedic surgery through enhanced communication between residents.  The RAOAO serves as the collective “voice” of the residents to the AOAO Board of Directors meetings.  In addition, the RAOAO provides information to osteopathic medical students interested in orthopedic surgery.
RAOAO Constitution and By-Laws
RAOAO Officers
Resident Directory
Candidate and RAOAO membership: Information and Application

FAQ

Obtaining a residency in orthopedic surgery can be challenging and is always stressful!  Hopefully, some of the information on this website will be helpful in your quest.  Good Luck and HAVE FUN!
How many years is residency in orthopedic surgery?
How many residencies are there?
What is a “linked program”?
How do I set up a rotation in orthopedic surgery?
When should I rotate in orthopedics?
What should I read to prepare for my orthopedic rotation?
How do I apply for residency in orthopedic surgery?
What is a fellowship?

Useful Links

Suggested Resources

Anatomy:
- Netter's Concise Atlas of Orthopaedic Anatomy
- Surgical Exposures in Orthopaedics: The Anatomic Approach by Stanley Hoppenfeld & Piet deBoer

Fracture Handbook:
- Handbook Of Fractures by Joseph D. Zuckerman & Kenneth J. Koval

Physical Exam:
- Physical Examination of the Spine and Extremities by Stanley Hoppenfeld
- Orthopaedic Neurology: A Diagnostic Guide to Neurologic Levels by Stanley Hoppenfeld et al
- The Orthopaedic Physical Exam by Bruce Reider

General Orthopedics:
- Review of Orthopaedics by Mark D. Miller
- Orthopedic Secrets by David E. Brown & Randall D. Neumann

 
Osteopathic Residencies in Orthopedic Surgery

The complete list with more information is available in PDF.

California
- Riverside County Regional Medical Center
Florida
- Broward General Hospital
- Largo Medical Center
Illinois
- St. James Hospital and Medical Center
Michigan
- Botsford Hospital
- Garden City Hospital
- Genesys Regional Medical Center
- Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Warren Campus l
- Ingham Regional Medical Center
- Metro Health Hospital
- Mt. Clemens Regional Medical Center
- POH Medical Center
- St. John Health System Oakland Hospital
Missouri
- Des Peres Hospital
- St. Mary’s Medical Center
New Jersey
- UMDNJ-SOM
New York
- Peninsula Hospital Center
Ohio
- Affinity Medical Center
- Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital
- Doctors Hospital
- Grandview Hospital and Medical Center
- South Pointe Hospital
- St. Joseph Health Center Eastland
- St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
- University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center
Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State University Medical Center
- St. Anthony Hospital
Oregon
 - Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
Pennsylvania
- Memorial Hospital
- Millcreek Community Hospital
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Pinnacle Health Hospital


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