Standard Surgeon Credentials | OrthoPatient SurgeonsOur patients are getting better at what they do, therefore we need to get better at what we do. |
| Residency | ★ Hands-on, cadaveric lab trainings |
| Fellowship1 | ★ Adoption of new technology with current proven techniques |
| Board Certified2 | ★ Involvement in research and education |
| Various orthopedic society memberships | ★ Patient specific care |
| Continuing medical education for state CME licensure requirements | ★ National collaboration with surgeons of like mind |
1Not all surgeons choose to do a fellowship as one is not required for practicing.
Post-residency Fellowships. American College of Surgeons. Accessed May 16, 2023. https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/education/online-guide-to-choosing-a-surgical-residency/guide-to-choosing-a-surgical-residency-for-residents/post-residency-fellowships/.
2Not all surgeons are board certified as it is a voluntary process.
About ABS Certification. The American Board of Surgery. Accessed May 16, 2023. https://www.absurgery.org/default.jsp?publiccertprocess.
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