作者:Ryan Clark和Lindsey Fiori
CHS贡献者

的 医师助理研究 部门 健康研究学院 增加了一个 骨科住院医师轨道 在火狐体育官网入口公司.

的 UKPA Academic residency program was originally developed by David Fahringer, MSPH, PA-C和Sibu Saha, MD, 流式细胞仪, with the goal of training physician assistants in specialty areas to meet the health workforce needs of 肯塔基州.

“We began with UK HealthCare hospital medicine, 急救护理, 创伤与神经学,弗吉尼亚·瓦伦丁说, 认为, PA-C, and Department Chair of the Department of 医师助理研究 and PA Academic residency program director. “As there is a lot of interest among PAs to work in surgery, it was only natural to partner with our Orthopaedic colleagues to assure care for our growing aging population. With 11 percent of PAs nationally working in Orthopaedics, we know that this residency program will be a huge success.”

的 program is 12 months long and has a position available. 的 program will only “match” one student — it is not only an apply and accept process, but also a matching process of the resident with the clinical site team. 的 year of residency will include clinical experience in and out of the operating room in a variety of different areas within the orthopaedic practice.

“的 goal of this residency program is to provide an opportunity for new PAs with a passion for orthopaedics to accelerate their specialty-level training with an exceptional orthopaedic practice,汉娜·安德森说, MSPAS, PA-C, 和火狐体育下注硕士项目的全职教师. Anderson also works clinically time in UK student health, and serves as director of the surgical tracks in the UK PA Academic Residency Program.

的 Orthopaedic Surgery resident will join the renowned Orthopaedic Surgery service at UK Healthcare as part of the clinical team. 服务将包括创伤,  咨询, 择期关节手术, 运动医学, with potential electives in services such as 创伤 Surgery, 血管手术, 和整形外科. Time will be split between the operating room, clinic and hospital consults. 的 resident will attend Orthopaedic service conferences and didactic activities. 到今年年底, the resident will be prepared to work in a variety of roles in the field of orthopaedic surgery, 包括门诊, 手术室的急救员, and ED and 住院病人 management of the orthopaedic patient.

这个实习项目提供:

• Training with a wide variety of renowned orthopaedic surgeons and PAs in diverse fields
• Level 1 创伤 Center at 肯塔基州’s flagship institution, UK Chandler Medical Center
• Patient care experience in a multiple settings and levels of acuity, 在三个不同的临床地点
• Opportunities to practice medicine and live in the heart of the Bluegrass
• Extensive patient volume and variety of cases
• Unique learning in the management of complex orthopaedic patient
• Highly specialized resources and training opportunities within UK Healthcare
• 住在列克星敦, 肯塔基州, 世界马都, 几家顶级波旁威士忌酒厂的所在地, and a mix of modern big city urban downtown with small town vibe of historic houses and neighborhoods

旋转模板:

• 创伤
• 普通骨科(初级骨科)
• 运动医学
• 全关节重建
• 手部和上肢
• 脊柱
• 儿科
• 选修

“Having undergone cartilage restoration surgery myself, I experienced first-hand the profound impact Orthopaedic Surgery and 运动医学 can have,Holly Stilz说, MS, PA-C, and the UK Orthopaedic PA Residency Co-Director. 这种认识促使我加入了Dr. (Austin) Stone at the 火狐体育下注 as a dedicated Orthopaedic Surgery and 运动医学 PA-C. My journey as both a provider and patient grants me a unique perspective on orthopaedic care.” 

在她的临床实践之外, Stilz has authored numerous journal articles and book chapters, 并一直活跃在研究领域.

“I have a passion for PA Education and have been actively involved with the UK PA Program since 2014, 担任客座讲师等角色, 外科课程主任, and Director of the Surgery PA Academic Residency Tracks,”她说。.

One of the hallmark features of the program is the emphasis on comprehensive training in both surgical and non-surgical aspects of orthopaedic care. 住院医生将精通分诊, 住院病人, ambulatory care and spend time in the operating room, honing their skills as first assistants under the guidance of experienced orthopaedic surgeons and physician assistants. 的y will also take first-call responsibilities in adult and pediatric emergency departments, gaining invaluable experience in managing complex orthopaedic cases.     

此外, the program is committed to fostering a culture of mentorship and professional development. 每位住院医师都将得到指导, support and ongoing feedback throughout the duration of the residency. 另外, residents will have access to a robust didactic curriculum, 包括讲座, 期刊社, 会诊, 案例讨论, to enhance their clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills.  

“Our Ortho PA Residency Program represents a transformative opportunity for PA graduates seeking to specialize in orthopaedic surgery,斯提兹说. 经过全面的培训, 实践经验, 以及追求卓越的承诺, we are shaping the future leaders of orthopaedic care. We invite aspiring Ortho PAs to join us on this exciting journey in orthopaedic excellence.”

的 UK PA Academic residency application portal just opened. Applications are accepted until April 12 and interviews will be conducted in May. 所有住院医师将于10月10日开始培训. 1.

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