Orthopedic Surgery
About the Program
Residency Overview
As a five-year program, residents are given the opportunity for increasing responsibility as they gain experience and knowledge for each rotation. The overall goal of the residency is for the resident to obtain the necessary knowledge and experience during the five-year program to successfully complete the certifying exams of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and to enter the practice of orthopaedic surgery as a well-trained, highly competent orthopaedic surgeon. This program is a Fully Accredited ACGME Program and we are AOA certified.
Quick Facts
Program duration: 5 years
Approved positions: 10
Current filled positions: 9
Program Director
Paul Drouillard, DO
Dr. Drouillard is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. He is also fellowship trained in joint replacement and trauma. Dr. Drouillard provides a full range of treatment for musculoskeletal disorders, including minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Drouillard received his doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Garden City Hospital. Dr. Drouillard completed a fellowship in Trauma and Adult reconstructive Surgery. Currently, he is the program director through Michigan State University at Garden City Hospital campus. His professional memberships include the AOA, AOAOS and the MOAOS.
Curriculum
PGY 1
The PGY-1 rotations include:
A minimum of three months of structured education in surgery, to include:
- General Surgery
- General Surgery Trauma
- Plastic/Hand Surgery
- Vascular surgery
A minimum of one month of structured education in at least three of the following:
- Emergency medicine
- Medical/cardiac intensive care
- Internal medicine
- Anesthesiology
- Intensive care
- A maximum of six months of orthopaedic surgery
PGY-2
- General Orthopedics
- Trauma
- Orthopedic Hand
PGY-3
- General Orthopedics
- Spine Surgery
- Pediatrics
PGY-4
- Trauma
- Foot and ankle
PGY-5
- General Orthopedics

Orthopedics

Emergency Services

Rehabilitation

Womens & Maternal Health

Heart and Vascular
