Medical students often find themselves filled with questions and uncertainty when preparing for orthopaedic acting internships (Sub I). These rotations are a critical opportunity to showcase clinical skills, build relationships with residency programs, and gain deeper exposure to the field of orthopaedic surgery. To help guide students through this important phase, the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JRGOS) has created The Do’s and Don’ts of an Orthopaedic Acting Internship — a video series designed to address common concerns and provide practical advice on how to prepare, perform, and stand out during acting internships (Sub I). Whether approaching the first acting internship (Sub I) or looking to refine strategy, the JRGOS guide offers essential tips to help succeed.
Jaysson Brooks, MD – Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at Scottish Rite for Children, Associate Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Wakenda Tyler, MD, MPH – Orthopaedic Oncologist Associate Professor at Columbia University Medical Center, Chief of the Orthopaedic Oncology Service.
Selina Poon, MD, MPH, MS – Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at Shriners Children’s Southern California.
Christen Russo, MD – Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at Columbia University Medical Center, Chair of Quality and Patient Safety for the Division of Orthopedic Surgery at New York-Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.
Ronald Delanois, MD – Jerome P. Reichmister, MD Endowed Chairman of Orthopedics for the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, division director of the Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, the director of Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Surgery, and director of the Research Division and Research Fellowship Program.
Shaina Lipa, MD, MPH – Spine Surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Hulaimatu Jalloh, MD (PGY3) and Christon Darden, MD (PGY5), Orthopaedic Surgery Residents at Mount Sinai Hospital.
