Orthopaedic Residency Program
Curriculum
The curriculum
consists of a
series of nine classes including radiology, advanced musculoskeletal therapeutics, teaching practicum, and mentored
clinical blocks. The program
utilizes classroom and laboratory training relevant to the
specialty area, as well as study groups, case presentations,
clinical research, staff supervision and community service.
The program will be completed over a twelve-month period with
a new residency class beginning the spring semester each
year.
A
critical aspect of the program involves clinical mentoring of
residents while they are involved in performing patient care.
Residents are mentored by academic and clinical faculty who
possess advanced clinical skills (board specialty certification or
fellowship credentials), expertise in teaching, and involvement
in scholarly and professional activities.
The clinical component of the residency is currently being offered in
collaboration with Rock Valley Physical Therapy (RVPT).
Founded in 1984, RVPT has grown into the
largest physical therapy private practice in the Quad Cities,
employing 40 licensed physical therapists. Currently, 18
therapists hold clinical specializations and four are fellows in
the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists.
Information:
For more information,
contact Kevin Farrell, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT, at
farrellkevin@sau.edu or 563-333-6405.
