AAOS launches program to standardize resident education

Orthopedic

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons developed a program aiming to standardize residency education, according to a March 22 news release.

Four things to know:

1. The Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge Program is designed to provide a baseline of core foundational knowledge.

2. The program includes 488 chapters, more than 500 authors, 500 videos and more than 3,000 exam chapters.

3. The AAOS completed a pilot program in 2021 and launched with full enrollment in March.

4. The program aligns with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery's board certification exam.

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