"The specialty of orthopedics basically involves the care of the musculoskeletal system, which includes care of most disorders and injuries in the upper and lower extremities as well as the spine. As such, future orthopedic surgeons need a thorough knowledge of the anatomy, mechanics, and physiology of this body system. You master everything there is to know about each muscle, nerve, and blood vessel within all parts of the musculoskeletal system. In addition, proper diagnosis and management of orthopedic injuries requires a solid grasp of forensics and physics to understand the mechanisms of injury" (Freeman, p. 309).
   Freeman, B. (2004).  The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty.  Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill: New York.

Orthopaedics Resources:
AAMC Careers in Medicine: Orthopaedics Specialty Information

M3 Students:  Orthopaedics Specialty Session
During the winter of the M3 year, students should attend specialty sessions sponsored by the NMH departments to allow opportunity to learn more about the specialty as well as to meet attendings and residents in the field. 

Northwestern University Orthopaedics Match Lists:

Information on the NMH Department of Orthopaedics:
Department of Orthopaedics
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
645 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 910 Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 908-7973
Fax: (312) 908-8479