Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program

The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at Larkin Community Hospital (LCH) received ACGME initial accreditation in January 2021 with approval for four residents per postgraduate year. Our mission is to train outstanding orthopaedic surgeons who exemplify the highest ideals of the profession through excellence in academics, research, surgical skill, and team-based, community-focused patient care while preparing graduates for independent practice, board certification, fellowship, and beyond. In accordance with ACGME Common Program Requirements, the program fosters a culture of excellence, progressive responsibility and graduated autonomy, a rigorous curriculum emphasizing scientific inquiry and lifelong learning, and diverse clinical experiences that promote high-quality, patient-centered, team-based care.

The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at LCH in Miami, Florida, was originally accredited by the AOA in July 2013 with four residents per year (20 approved positions). Larkin is one of only 12 designated Statutory Teaching Hospitals in Florida and the largest teaching hospital for osteopathic physicians (DOs) in the United States, offering training in 32 specialties. The continued expansion of graduate medical education at LCH reflects the institution’s commitment to developing the next generation of physicians.

Based at Larkin Community Hospital, our program is dedicated to developing world-class orthopaedic surgeons who deliver high-quality, cost-effective musculoskeletal care with a strong emphasis on patient satisfaction. Residents train using advanced surgical techniques, state-of-the-art technology, modern instrumentation, and robotic-assisted surgery within a unique community-based program built upon three pillars: patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care

Patient care is the central component of the model we are trying to teach our residents. From non-surgical management to complex arthroplasty revisions, we emphasize on compassionate, efficient and cost-effective care for our patients in both the outpatient and inpatient setting.

Education

Our commitment to resident education is reflected in the daily protected time for lectures including journal clubs, basic science, and clinical practice. Residents are exposed early to the operating room environment with increasing involvement based on competency. They also rotate through other institutions and are exposed to a variety of musculoskeletal pathology and different practice models. The leadership at these centers are all well established, board-certified orthopedic surgeons and experts on their fields and include Dr. Jorge Orbay at the Miami Hand and Upper Extremity Institute, Dr. Odion Binitie at Moffit Cancer Center and Dr. Roy Sanders at Tampa General Hospital.

Research

We believe that a well-balanced program should include a strong research component. These efforts are supported by the research department, which includes an ongoing prospective surgical registry. During the past few years, the research produced was presented at the Annual Meeting of the Florida Orthopedic Society (FOS), American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). The research being done has resulted not only in better outcomes but also significantly compliments resident education.

Location

Miami is a seaport city located at the southeastern corner of the United States and a major center, and a leader in finance, commerce, culture, media, entertainment, the arts, and international trade. Miami is nicknamed the “Capital of Latin America” and is the largest city with a Cuban-American plurality. Miami has the third tallest skyline in the U.S. with over 300 high-rises. Downtown Miami is home to the largest concentration of international banks in the United States, and many large national and international companies. The Civic Center is a major center for hospitals, research institutes, medical centers, and biotechnology industries. For more than two decades, the Port of Miami, known as the “Cruise Capital of the World”, has been the number one cruise passenger port in the world. It accommodates some of the world’s largest cruise ships and operations and is the busiest port in both passenger traffic and cruise lines. Miami is the major tourist hub in the American South, number two in the U.S. after New York City and number 13 in the world, including the popular destination of Miami Beach.

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