Virtamed Simulator

We have integrated simulation into our Orthopaedic training program to provide our residents with hands-on experience and feedback to acquire technical skills they can later transfer to the operating room. PGY1s start out learning a basic skill set. As residents advance in training, they work on more complex diagnostic and therapeutic tasks to acquire advanced skills as detailed below:

PGY 1

Ankle Basic Skills Course
Knee Basic Skills Course
Shoulder Basic Skills Course

PGY 2

Ankle Course in Diagnostics
Knee Course in Diagnostics
Shoulder Course in Diagnostics
AANA Knee Course

PGY 3

Ankle Advanced Course
Knee Advanced Course in Diagnostics
Knee Advanced Course
Balgrist Knee Course
Shoulder Advanced Diagnostics
Shoulder Advanced Course
Knee Concepts of ACL

PGY 4

Successfully completed all courses with a minimum of 2 star rating

PGY 5

Successfully completed all courses with a 3 star rating