This concise pocket guide is the first of its kind to provide a solid foundation for those who
are involved in academic orthopedic surgery education for medical students residents and
faculty and program heads. Opening with an exploration of the history of orthopedic education
in the United states as well as a sampling of international experiences the book then
describes curriculum design for competency-based education teaching as coaching and how to
teach operative skills. A trio of chapters on working with residents covers the sometimes
challenging areas of assessment remediation and providing constructive feedback. Subsequent
chapters detail the development of orthopedic faculty and elements of successful programs as
well as tips for directors creating or maintaining a program.While several books exist to guide
educators in the non-surgical fields none exist to provide guidance for surgical fields much
less orthopedic surgery. Ideal for any and all professionals involved in orthopedic education
The Orthopedic Educator serves to offer insight for making the most out of the time available
for teaching offering advice from experienced educators on how to build and maintain a
successful program.
