The Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency Program originated in 2002 and has since established itself as a top-tier training program. Throughout its evolution, the service has been organized into subspecialties, keeping pace with the hospital's academic and clinical growth. To date, it has trained 37 orthopedic surgeons and traumatologists.
Accreditations
The Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency Program at the Austral University Hospital has the following accreditations and academic endorsements:
Upon graduation, the university specialist degree will be awarded by the Universidad Austral because the residency program is accredited by CONEAU. A specialist degree from a CONEAU-accredited program is valid nationwide. Furthermore, the residency program is recognized by the National Ministry of Health, which allows graduates to obtain specialty certification from the Ministry.
Monthly on-call shifts (average)
Extra shifts (from 3rd year): Possibility of performing additional paid shifts as staff doctors, including office and walk-in appointments.
Schedule and rest
Internal Academic Activities
The internal academic program combines theory, practice, and scientific discussion, and is organized as follows:
External Academic Activities
Free external rotations, which allow for expanding the training experience in reference centers.
The Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency at the Austral University Hospital has the mission of training highly competent specialists with a solid clinical, surgical and ethical foundation.
The program combines high-complexity care, subspecialty rotations, intensive academic activity, and comprehensive human development, ensuring that graduates can perform with excellence in any area of orthopedics.
The graduate of the residency program will be qualified to:
The Orthopedics and Traumatology Service is structured by subspecialties, which allows for progressive and specific training in the different areas of the specialty, guaranteeing comprehensive and highly complex exposure throughout the residency.
All staff members are accredited members of the corresponding scientific societies, guaranteeing excellent training.
Training in a highly complex university hospital, with a high volume of care and a wide variety of clinical and surgical pathologies.
The residency program takes place in a collaborative and respectful work environment, where learning is built as a team. Close collaboration between residents, attending physicians, and management fosters trust, mutual support, and professional growth. Even in a demanding context, a humane, committed, and educational atmosphere is promoted, strengthening the sense of belonging and the medical vocation.
