In this episode, host Ellen Lutnick, MD, welcomes Scott P. Steinmann, MD, FAAOS, and Roman M. Natoli, MD, PhD, FAAOS, to break down what every orthopaedic surgery resident needs to know about applying for fellowship.
From preparing for interviews, to using signaling to your advantage, to understanding what fellowship programs actually prioritize in candidates, Drs. Steinmann and Natoli will offer residents practical tips to help navigate what can, at times, feel like The Hunger Games. Should you send thank-you notes? How can you tell if a program is a good fit for you? How many applications should you submit (and how many is too many)? Listen to find out.
Guests: Scott P. Steinmann, MD, FAAOS, Chair, AAOS Board of Specialty Societies (BOS) Fellowship Committee; Professor Emeritus, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic
Roman M. Natoli, MD, PhD, FAAOS, Associate Professor and Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship Program Director, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine; Clinical Associate Director, Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health; Chair, Fellowship & Career Choices Committee, Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Host: Ellen Lutnick, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly Executive Committee Chair
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