PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The orthopaedic surgery residency program, at Larkin Community Hospital (LCH) obtained ACGME initial accreditation in January 2021 with four residents approved per post-graduate year.
The mission of the Larkin Community Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery residency program is to produce outstanding surgeons who exemplify the highest ideals of our profession by demonstrating excellence in academics, research, surgical skills, and team-based, community-focused healthcare services. Furthermore, to prepare residents for independent practice, board certification, fellowship, and beyond.
Our program aims to achieve, in accordance with the common program requirements, the following: engendering and fostering an attitude and mentality of excellence, and striving for academic excellence; foster a learning environment that promotes progressive responsibility and graduated autonomy; deliver a core curriculum allowing residents to gain knowledge that reflects understanding in the art of inquiry and science of discovery; and provide clinical experiences allowing residents to learn and practice delivering team-based care that reflects respect for patient values and preferences.
Arturo Corces, M.D Program Director
Caroline OviedoCoordinatorcoviedo@larkinhopsital.com
Program Length: 5 Years
Number of Positions each Year:
| PGY-1 | 4 |
| PGY-2 | 4 |
| PGY-3 | 4 |
| PGY-4 | 4 |
| PGY-5 | 4 |
