Hear from Dr. Keegan Conry on why he chose Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program.
This five-year, postgraduate training program is fully accredited by the ACGME. The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers three first-year positions to senior medical students via the NRMP process.
Our residents benefit from training that is based on an integral framework of patient care, education and research. They are supervised by an outstanding clinical faculty that is committed to education and fellowship-trained in all orthopaedic subspecialties.
Overview
Level 1 Trauma:
As a Level I Trauma Center, regional tertiary referral center and community hospital, Cleveland Clinic Akron General offers residents the opportunity to work with patients from the entire spectrum of musculoskeletal diseases and trauma. Residents will participate in all aspects of patient care, under faculty supervision at different levels of responsibility
Akron Children's Hospital:
Our pediatric orthopaedic surgery experience totals 7 months at Akron Children’s Hospital – providing a virtual follow-ship experience in pediatric orthopaedics including Level 1 pediatric trauma. This hospital is located within walking distance of our campus.
Daily Didactic Lectures:
A rotating didactic schedule occurs daily 7 - 8 a.m. Topics rotate through all subspecialties, fracture, basic science, oncology, journal club, indications and evidenced based review conferences.
Anatomy/Surgical Skills Training:
Anatomy presentations include surgical approaches, gross anatomy and access to an arthroscopic surgery simulator. Residents will also have the opportunity to attend hands-on conferences throughout the year. Surgical skills lab training utilizing fresh frozen cadaver specimens occur throughout the academic year.
Annual Meetings:
All residents (PGY-2 – PGY-5) attend two regional or national conferences per year.
PGY - 1: ATLS (local); OrthoCamp (Houston)
PGY - 2: OTA Fracture Course (varies), AO Basic Fracture Course (varies)
The mission of the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at Cleveland Clinic Akron General is to train proficient, aware, and ethical surgeons capable of providing safe care for a diverse patient population in a hybrid academic- and historically community-based Level 1 Trauma Center. We emphasize education during a combined longitudinal and rotation-based 60-month experience and teach research principles with a focus on achievable goals. Our graduates will be competitive candidates for entry into general orthopaedic practice or application for subspecialty fellowship training.
The Cleveland Clinic Akron General Orthopaedic Surgery Residency is an accredited, five-year program offering prospective resident candidates a broad orthopaedic training experience. The PGY-1 intern year includes surgical and non-surgical rotation requirements, followed by PGY 2-5 years that incorporate all orthopaedic subspecialties, research, and leadership administrative duties. The overall breakdown is generally 51 months adult patient care, seven months pediatric patient care and two months of research. The program works diligently to recruit and retain a diverse workforce of residents and faculty in addition to ensuring appropriate resources and a highly reliable, safe work environment for successful patient care and the promotion of resident well-being. As a teaching institution, we provide education for many outside learners including medical students, support staff, and advanced care practitioners without a negative impact on the development of the resident. The Orthopaedic Department does not currently support or train subspecialty fellows.
Thank you for your interest in the Orthopaedic residency program at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. We hope that we've provided you with the information you need to choose the right residency program. If additional information is required, do not hesitate to contact us. Cleveland Clinic Akron General is able to offer an exceptional medical education experience because of our knowledgeable and hard-working staff.
Cleveland Clinic Akron General is recognized regionally and within Ohio for its expertise and care. We maintain a standard of excellence that promises nothing but the best care for our patients and therefore, nothing but the best education for our medical students and residents.
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Akron General Medical Center uses VSAS, the Visiting Student Application Service to process visiting student applications. To apply for an orthopaedic surgery rotation, please complete and send a VSAS application with your preferred dates.
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: Running, lifting weights in my home gym, ping pong, making wood-fired oven pizzas, and spending time with family.
Tyler Metcalf, MD
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: Fly fishing, mountain biking, rock climbing, playing basketball, golfing, and playing guitar
Daniel Schirtzinger, MD
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Undergraduate: Miami University
Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: Golf, pickleball, live music, making cocktails, trying new restaurants, everything Ohio State and Cleveland Browns football
PGY-2
Maria LaMontagne, MD
Hometown: Cicero, New York
Undergraduate: University of Akron
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: Avid distance runner, baking homemade Italian cookies, scrapbooking, and listening to true crime podcasts
Curtis Vrabec, DO
Hometown: Akron, Ohio
Undergraduate: The Ohio State University
Medical School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: Watching and discussing sports, playing videogames, running, hiking, and training for a full marathon when time allows
Jalen Martin, MD
Hometown: Oxnard, California
Undergraduate: University of California- Berkeley
Medical School: Western Michigan University School of Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: Rock climbing, running half marathons, cooking new food recipes with my fiancé, exploring new cities through their food culture
Sabrina Metzger, MD
Hometown: Camden, OH
Undergraduate: Wright State University
Medical School: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: Running, baking artisan-style bread, gardening, and reading. I also enjoy boating, campfires, and watching football with friends.
PGY-3
Neal Kapoor, MD
Hometown: Mason, Ohio
Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University
Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University
Interests/Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and friends, cooking, dancing, exploring new cultures, cars and watching football and basketball
Robert Yoder, MD
Hometown: Louisville, OH
Undergraduate: The Ohio State University
Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Interest/Hobbies: Exercise, Cleveland & Ohio State sports, playing guitar & listening to music, travelling
Timothy Guthrie, MD
Hometown: Geneva, IL
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Interests/Hobbies: Spending time with family, college football, avid fan of all Badger sports, exploring local breweries, working out
PGY-4
Tyler Sanda, MD
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Undergraduate: The University of Akron
Medical School: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: Spending time with his family and friends, taking my dog for hikes, cooking, golfing and soccer
Cole Shafer, MD
Hometown: Amboy, Indiana
Undergraduate: DePauw University
Medical School: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Interest/Hobbies: Avid fan of all Indiana sports, enjoy participating in a variety of intramural sports and farming
Tyler Calton, MD
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Undergraduate: Ohio Northern University
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: Boxing and mixed martial arts, woodworking, weightlifting, fishing and golfing
PGY-5
Martina Stojanovska, MD
Hometown: Pickerington, Ohio
Undergraduate: Duke University
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: Spending time with her husband and two kitties Simba and Nala, hiking, going to the gym, swing/salsa dancing, watching Duke basketball, baking and crocheting
Alexander Hron, MD
Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Undergraduate: University of Minnesota
Medical School: University of North Dakota
Interests/Hobbies: Working on cars, fishing, hiking, camping, being in the outdoors and spending time with my wife and dogs
Zacharia Mirhaidari, MD
Hometown: Dover, Ohio
Undergraduate: Kent State University
Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University
Interests/Hobbies: Exploring local restaurants and breweries, kayaking/fishing, spending time with friends and family and watching movies
Research is an important aspect of Orthopaedic training. All residents are required to complete, present at national meetings and submit an abstract for publication while in the program. Time, funding, space and faculty support is provided. The department has a Senior Research Scientist to enhance the department's efforts in biomechanical research. Research projects are presented at the Annual Akron Combined Orthopaedic Surgery Research Day and AGMC's Scientific Session. Presentations at other local, regional and national meetings are fully supported and encouraged. Orthopaedic surgery research at Akron General focuses on improving surgical treatment and patient outcomes in Orthopaedics.
Orthopaedic Journal Club
Residents, attending physicians, our senior research scientist all participate in a monthly Journal Club. The group reviews current and classic articles usually from the JBJS emphasizing scientific design, analysis methods and results.
For more information about resident research in Orthopaedic Surgery, please contact:
