How to Apply — Orthopedic Residency at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
Thank you for your interest in our ACGME-accredited Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program
To apply for an audition rotation, ensure you adhere to the following requirements
- Application Date: Requests are accepted starting March 1st of each year.
- Required Form: You must complete and submit the "Clinical Rotation Request Form" provided by the program. The form link can be found in the bottom-left area of this page
- Personal Statement: This must be submitted alongside your request and should specifically address:
- Your interest in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery.
- Your long-term career goals.
- Specific reasons why you are interested in our residency program.
- Your personal statement should accompany your clinical rotation request.
You can email your personal statement to tharris2@mercy.com.
Key Benefits of Auditioning
- Mentorship and Networking: Residents are paired one-on-one with attending staff for intensive, hands-on training, fostering valuable relationships and professional mentorship.
- Culture Assessment: Candidates can experience the program's specific practice style and environment to ensure a good fit.
- Enhanced Match Potential: Demonstrating technical skills, work ethic, and ability to work in a team increases the likelihood of matching.
- Expanded Clinical Skills: Opportunities to learn advanced techniques in trauma, joint reconstruction, and subspecialties while receiving immediate feedback.
- Comprehensive Experience: Exposure to a blend of operating room procedures, inpatient management, and outpatient clinic work.
These rotations provide a realistic, in-depth view of the program, setting up candidates for success in the application process and future career.
Application Deadline
We accept applications through Electronic Resident Application Services (ERAS) only. Applications can be submitted from the time ERAS opens for the current season until Dec 30th.