Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Assistant Fellowship
Curriculum
Year-by-year training structure and rotation schedule
TRAINING DUTIES: Clinic - Perform History and Physicals and implement treatment plan; Perform post op follow up evaluations; Procedures to include injections, assisting with splinting and casting, and wound management. Call - Rounding on all Orthopedic inpatients; Completing required documentation for management of inpatients; Completing consults requested from Emergency Department and other Specialty Services in Hospital; Procedures in Emergency Room may consist of splinting, casting, reduction of fractures, revision of amputated digits, reduction of dislocated joints, aspiration of joints, orthopedic evaluation of trauma patients. Operating Room (OR) - Assist with patient positioning and draping; First assust during procedure; Wound closure; Application of sterile bandages; Splint/Cast appliation; Accompany the patient to PACU after surgery along with Anesthesia; Place post op orders.
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Grand Rounds Education
Monthly
Thursdays when a Monday holiday falls. 1st and 3rd Mondays at KP Fontana, 2nd, 4th and 5th at RUHS. Each session includes two lectures, a quiz, rotating activities, case presentations and a simultaneous Skills Day lab.
- Morning Conference Daily
- Saw Bone Workshop Biweekly
Faculty & Staff
Meet the physicians and coordinators who lead our program
Current Fellows
Our fellows by training year
Salary & Benefits
Compensation and benefits for all RUHS residency program trainees
| Year | Annual Salary | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $77,875 | $2,995 |
Required Disclosure Documents
Per ACGME requirements, the following documents must be made available to all applicants