Orthopedic surgery residents may transfer programs for personal or professional reasons, including geographic preferences and training gaps.
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Attrition rates in orthopedic surgery residency programs are 3% to 5%, lower than the 7% average across all surgical specialties.
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Residents are encouraged to explore solutions within their current programs before transferring, utilizing available mentorship and wellness resources.
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Transfer opportunities can be identified through commercial platforms, professional networks, and announcements from residency program directors.
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A structured transition plan is recommended for transferring residents to address training gaps and facilitate integration into the new program.
Two single-injection cross-linked hyaluronic acid formulations showed no statistically significant advantage over saline for pain or functional outcomes through 24 weeks.
