Mission

To provide advanced clinical and didactic education to Athletic Trainers and other clinical assistants in the specialty area of Orthopaedics. During this 13-month immersive clinical and educational experience, the Resident will accomplish the following:

• Demonstrate increased depth of knowledge in Orthopaedics through completion of an advanced and flexible curriculum.
• Improve clinical and surgical skills through structured and supervised skill proficiency training and practice.
• Improve appraisal of evidence-based concepts through study and presentation of peer-reviewed literature.
• Collaborate with members of the patient care team within the physician practice setting.
• Participate in quality improvement and research efforts through collection of patient-reported outcomes.

Culture

The ideal candidate for our residency program exhibits a strong desire to learn and develop skills within the specialty area of orthopedics. Applicants must also embody the Ochsner Core Values which demonstrate commitment to seeking excellence in patient care. The Core Values are:

• Patients are always our First priority.
• Always act with Integrity.
• Approach every experience with Compassion.
• Inclusivity inspires us to do our best.
• Excellence is an ongoing journey.
• Teamwork makes us stronger.