{"id":2,"date":"2023-07-27T22:26:18","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T22:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/orthopaedic-surgery\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-02-26T21:20:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T21:20:21","slug":"orthopaedic-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/orthopaedic-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Department of Orthopaedic Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--hero-primary has-image horizontal-navigation\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--hero-primary\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"image-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/orthopaedic-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/11\/USC_Keck_091823_b0006-copy-768x432.jpg\"\n          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Patient care skillfully covers every aspect of orthopedic surgery. Research translates discovery and invention into new technologies, techniques and treatments. And training in our supportive culture develops future leaders who continue that legacy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--featured-block image-left white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--featured-block\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"text-image-container\">\n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title has-stripe\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Research\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description description-medium\">\n\n    \n  <p>We go beyond advancing the surgical state of the art. Ranked #7 nationally in NIH funding in its field in federal fiscal year 2025, according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, our department advances innovative discovery across basic, translational, and clinical research. Our stem cell research breaks new paths for healing and regrowing joint tissue. Researchers develop new medicines and medical devices, and our studies bridge the lab to the clinic to ensure that science has real-world impact. This achievement contributes to the Keck School of Medicine of USC ranking #1 in NIH funding per investigator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n              <div class=\"links-container\">\n                          \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/orthopaedic-surgery\/research\/\"\n    aria-label=\"Read&#x20;more&#x20;about&#x20;Learn&#x20;about&#x20;our&#x20;Orthopaedic&#x20;Research\">\n    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 12\"><polygon points=\"14 0 20 6 19 7 19 7 19 7 14 12 13 10.9 16.9 7 0 7 0 5 17 5 13 1 14 0\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-width=\"0\"\/><\/svg>    Learn about our Orthopaedic Research\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"image-container\">\n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/orthopaedic-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/KSOM_2026_NIH_Orthopaedics_1080x1080_Static-768x768.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/orthopaedic-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/KSOM_2026_NIH_Orthopaedics_1080x1080_Static-1280x1280.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/orthopaedic-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/KSOM_2026_NIH_Orthopaedics_1080x1080_Static-768x768.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"Orthopaedics NIH funding infographic Ranked #7\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--spacer \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--spacer\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n        \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--cta-cards-collection \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--cta-cards-collection\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Training &#038; Education\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description description-large\">\n\n    \n  <p>Our department is committed to providing cutting-edge training programs and comprehensive educational opportunities, preparing the next generation of orthopaedic professionals to excel in their careers. With leading experts in various subspecialties, hands-on clinical experience, and a focus on patient-centered care, our rigorous curriculum fosters a passion for lifelong learning and innovation, ensuring graduates are equipped to address complex orthopaedic challenges with excellence and compassion. Join us as we shape the future of orthopaedic medicine through unparalleled education and mentorship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/orthopaedic-surgery\/training-education\/\"\n    aria-label=\"Read&#x20;more&#x20;about&#x20;Learn&#x20;about&#x20;our&#x20;orthopaedic&#x20;training&#x20;programs\">\n    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 12\"><polygon points=\"14 0 20 6 19 7 19 7 19 7 14 12 13 10.9 16.9 7 0 7 0 5 17 5 13 1 14 0\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-width=\"0\"\/><\/svg>    Learn about our orthopaedic training programs\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"cards-container\">\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/orthopaedic-surgery\/training-education\/residency-program\/\" >\n            \n                                    <h3>Residency<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Residents learn surgical and critical-thinking skills while serving diverse patients at Keck Medical Center of USC, L.A. General Medical Center, Children&#8217;s Hospital of Los Angeles, and other affiliated sites \u2014 training you for your pick of career paths. \r\n\r\n<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"\/orthopaedic-surgery\/training-education\/fellowship-programs\/\" >\n            \n                                    <h3>Clinical Fellowships<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Gain experience with the full spectrum of straightforward and complex subspecialty surgeries, equipping you to meet your goals as an orthopaedic surgeon.<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/orthopaedic-surgery\/education-training\/clerkship-program\/\" >\n            \n                                    <h3>Medical Students<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Preparing medical students to specialize in orthopedic surgery is a point of pride for us. From subinternships to research rotations our experts mentor you with an eye toward residency training.<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/orthopaedic-surgery\/education-training\/surgical-simulation-lab\/\" >\n            \n                                    <h3>Surgical Simulation Laboratory<\/h3>\n                \n                                    <span class=\"card-description\">Trainees at the USC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery gain expertise by practicing in a controlled environment. Residents are able to enhance their skills in a gamut of orthopedic procedures, including hip, knee and shoulder arthroscopy.<\/span>\n                \n                            <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--spacer \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--spacer\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--featured-block white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--featured-block\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"text-image-container\">\n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title has-stripe\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Patient Care\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description description-medium\">\n\n    \n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With rare breadth and depth, we have an expert to help you if you are facing a condition limiting your movement that can be addressed with operative or nonoperative treatment. Patients from all walks of life benefit from our experience and our commitment to restoring quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n              <div class=\"links-container\">\n                          \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/orthopaedic-surgery\/patient-care\/\"\n    aria-label=\"Read&#x20;more&#x20;about&#x20;Patient&#x20;Care\">\n    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 12\"><polygon points=\"14 0 20 6 19 7 19 7 19 7 14 12 13 10.9 16.9 7 0 7 0 5 17 5 13 1 14 0\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-width=\"0\"\/><\/svg>    Patient Care\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"image-container\">\n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/orthopaedic-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Patient-1-768x600.jpg\"\n                    data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"Physician discusses foot boot with patient\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--spacer \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--spacer\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n   aria-label=\"Content Accordions\"\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-YugSsxUpUS\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-YugSsxUpUS\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Message from the Chair<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-YugSsxUpUS\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-YugSsxUpUS\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Welcome to the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.<\/p>\n<p>The USC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is committed to providing our residents an excellent educational experience and there are few programs in the United States that can match our program with respect to the overall depth of the clinical experience and the educational opportunities provided to our residents.<\/p>\n<p>There are three major affiliated hospitals in our residency program including: Keck Medical Center of USC, Los Angeles County General Hospital, and Children\u2019s Hospital Los Angeles. The residents also rotate at Kaiser Baldwin Park Hospital which provides them with a community hospital experience, and Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center (foot and ankle, and joint reconstruction). The clinical diversity associated with these hospitals provides the residents with a unique and robust clinical experience which encompasses all aspects of musculoskeletal medicine. Our residents are truly ready for fellowship when they leave this program.<\/p>\n<p>Our Department has a strong tradition of excellence and we continue to build on that foundation. Our resident education program is one of the best in the nation. We have a two-year Core Curriculum that is the cornerstone of our teaching initiatives. This Core Curriculum meets every Friday morning and all residents are freed from their clinical duties to attend. The original AAOS Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review which I edited is based on this Core Curriculum. (I also edited the 3rd edition of this text and many of our faculty were section editors and authors.) The goal of the Core Curriculum is to teach the residents both the pathophysiology of musculoskeletal disease and potential treatment options. In addition to the Core Curriculum, we have a number of other conferences including: weekly sub- specialty based conferences, a monthly Journal Club, Evidence Based Conference and Grand Rounds. Our goal is not only to teach you to be excellent surgeons but to be able to critically evaluate the literature and assess new technology. Approximately three years ago we opened our Surgical Simulation Lab. The faculty have created a surgical simulation curriculum with a heavy focus on enhancing arthroscopic skills. The goal of this curriculum is to improve the surgical skills of the residents before they come to the operating room. In addition, we have created a special curriculum for the PGY-1 residents to further enhance their operative skills.<\/p>\n<p>There is ample opportunity to do both clinical and basic science research within the Department. All residents are required to complete a research project during the course of their residency. A research mentoring program has been developed to ensure that each resident has a valuable research experience University of Southern California 1520 San Pablo, Suite 2000, Los Angeles, CA 90033 \u00b7 Tel: 323 442 8117 \u00b7 Fax: 323 442 7621 that leads to at least one publication. However, many residents have multiple publications when they graduate. In order to further enhance the resident research experience, we are also providing one resident per year the opportunity to take a year out during their residency to do basic science research. Please contact me if you are interested in this lab research year.<\/p>\n<p>We believe that the breadth of our clinical activity, the strength of our didactic programs and the various research opportunities provides residents with a superb and unique educational experience. Our goal is not only to produce excellent orthopedic surgeons but the future leaders of our profession. We also believe that diversity is essential for an outstanding residency program. We are committed to recruiting a diverse group of residents and promoting an inclusive environment. We guarantee that our residents will have the type of training that will enable them to pursue any type of orthopaedic career that they desire. Dr. Juliann Kwak Lee (Program Director), Dr. Reza Omid (Associate Program Director) and Dr. Luke Nicholson (Associate Program Director), and the faculty are truly committed to providing you with an optimal educational experience.<\/p>\n<p>Our faculty will provide you with a superb educational experience. Despite all the changes in our world, we believe that this is an exciting time to be an orthopaedic resident at USC and we look forward to having you join our orthopaedic surgery family.<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-22 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/orthopaedic-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/leiberman-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Jay R. 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