JRGOS Foundations in Orthopaedic Surgery
The foundations,
built in three days.
Clinical and professional training for newly matched interns, residents, fellows and attendings — taught and mentored by Gladden members.
The symposium at a glance
- Dates
- April 30 – May 2, 2027
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Sessions
- 11 across three days
The 2027 JRGOS Foundations of Orthopaedic Surgery Symposium (JFOS) is designed to equip Newly Matched Medical Students (2027/2028 PGY1) with the fundamental clinical and professional skills essential for a successful transition into orthopaedic surgical training. Gladden Members serve as faculty and mentors as well as last year’s returning interns in a “near peer” mentorship model.
In addition, JFOS offers advanced clinical and professional training for Residents PGY1-5 and Fellows. This training is distinct from the newly matched medical student program, focusing on higher-level clinical and professional competency and development. Gladden Members serve as faculty and mentors throughout the program and Newly Matched Medical Students, Residents, Fellows, and Faculty have joint mentorship programing as well.
JFOS reflects the JRGOS commitment to excellence in musculoskeletal care for all, with a strong emphasis on promoting inclusion of African American, Black, Hispanic, and women who are underrepresented minorities in the field of orthopaedic surgery.
- Who it is for
- Newly Matched Medical Students (2027/2028 PGY1), Residents PGY1-5, and Fellows
- Mentorship model
- Gladden Members as faculty and mentors, with last year’s returning interns in a “near peer” model
- For residents and fellows
- A distinct track, focused on higher-level clinical and professional competency
- Learning together
- Students, Residents, Fellows and Faculty share joint mentorship programming
Program details
Three days, session by session.
Friday, April 30, 2027
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10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Registration & Mentorship Lounge
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1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Hands-on Learning Across All Levels
- Newly Matched Intern Instrumentation & Skills Labs
- PGY1–5, Fellows & Attendings Surgical Skills
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5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Connections & Conversations Reception
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6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Evening Program | Keynote & Featured Talks
- My First Night on Call
- Faculty & Residents — Pearls & Pitfalls of ER and Floor Consults: Live Simulation
- JFOS Chairs — Longitudinal Impact of JFOS & the Future of Orthopaedic Surgery
Saturday, May 1, 2027
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7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bio Skills Rotations
Trauma fixation, suturing, imaging, exams, splinting, OR readiness.
Hands-on training, Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
- External Fixation
- Femoral Nail
- Tibial Nail
- Small Fragment Fixation
- Suture Skills
- Imaging Review
- OR Etiquette
- Key Physical Exams
- Splinting
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch & Learn
Maximizing Your Potential: Navigating Orthopaedics, Leadership, and Life
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1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Core Didactics & Professional Development
- OITE & Board Preparation
- Relationships and Professionalism
- Orthopaedic Emergencies
- Presenting an Emergency Consult
- Physical Exam Labs
- Professional Coaching Session
- Uncommon Common Sense
- Social Media & Orthopaedic Residency
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4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Closing Q & A
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7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Evening Reception
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7:00 pm – until
Resident Networking
Sunday, May 2, 2027
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7:00 am – 10:00 am
Farewell Breakfast
Registration
