Larkin Community Hospital Program

The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at Larkin Community Hospital (LCH) aims to produce outstanding surgeons who exemplify the highest ideals of the profession. The program obtained AOA accreditation in July 2013 and ACGME initial accreditation in January 2021. With a total of four residents approved per post-graduate year, the program is designed to prepare residents for independent practice, board certification, fellowship, and beyond.

Key components of the program include a focus on excellence in academics, research, surgical skills, and community-based healthcare services. Residents at Larkin Community Hospital benefit from a comprehensive curriculum that promotes progressive responsibility, graduated autonomy, and a core curriculum reflecting the art of inquiry and science of discovery.

Located in Miami, Florida, Larkin's Orthopaedic Residency Program provides residents with access to state-of-the-art technology and instrumentation, including advanced robotics. The program emphasizes patient care, education, and research, offering residents a well-rounded experience in musculoskeletal care.

Education within the program includes protected time for lectures, journal clubs, basic science, and clinical practice. Residents have the opportunity to learn from well-established, board-certified orthopedic surgeons across various institutions. The research component of the program is robust, supported by ongoing prospective surgical registries and a strong track record of presentations at prestigious orthopedic meetings.

Residents in the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at LCH benefit from exposure to diverse musculoskeletal pathology, different practice models, and a dynamic learning environment. The program is committed to providing residents with a well-balanced experience that encompasses patient care, education, and research.

For further details, you can contact the Program Coordinator, Michelle Hernandez, at [email protected] or call 305-284-7596.