Resident Review: Starting out Strong - 5 Tips for the New Orthopaedic Fellow

- Write down EVERYTHING you learn – and don’t rely on your smartphone to do it - Create a thorough template for your surgical notes and build on them throughout the year - Commit to creating an independent written preoperative plan for each case - Cultivate a relationship with a mentor and use them to learn the nuances of the craft that aren’t in a textbook - Seek out job opportunities from well-respected sources and by engaging in regular dialogue with your mentors - Read regularly and commit to a schedule - Meet with your program director(s) regularly, both formally and informally”